LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, has caused a stir with his criticism of the Pope. The tech investor, known for his techno-optimistic stance, faced resistance after questioning the Pope’s call for ethical guidelines for AI development.
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Marc Andreessen, known as the co-founder of the renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, recently caused a stir on social media with a controversial comment. The tech investor, who describes himself as a ‘techno-optimist’, was critical of a message from the Pope that called for ethical guidelines for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
In a recent post on Platform X, Pope Leo called on AI developers to cultivate moral discernment as a fundamental part of their work. These systems should reflect justice, solidarity and a genuine reverence for life. Andreessen responded with a screenshot of a skeptical-looking journalist, which was interpreted as an expression of his displeasure with the pope’s views.
Reactions to Andreessen’s post were mixed. Some users who identified themselves as Christians expressed anger at the criticism of their religious leader. Others saw this as just another example of Andreessen’s provocative statements. One prominent user urged Andreessen not to mock the Pope, while another user described the Pope’s message as an important warning for developers of revolutionary technologies.
However, there were also numerous voices defending Andreessen. Some users found the community’s reaction entertaining, noting that public pressure led Andreessen to delete his post. Shaun McGuire, partner at Sequoia Capital, praised Andreessen as a brilliant and principled thinker who could support his ideas at any depth.
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