Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel delivered a four‑part lecture series in San Francisco arguing that government attempts to regulate artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies could pave the way for a totalitarian authority he likens to the biblical Antichrist. Drawing on eschatology, existential‑risk scenarios and cultural references, Thiel warned that calls for “peace and safety” may mask a push toward global control over science. The talks, hosted by the Acts 17 Collective, blend theological speculation with a critique of regulatory overreach, positioning Thiel’s viewpoint at the intersection of technology, politics and religion. Read more →