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Peter Thiel's Antichrist warnings during Rome lecture draw criticisms from the Vatican

The Palantir co-founder's private lecture series has arrived in Rome, where both the Catholic Church and Italian lawmakers are pushing back on his theory that the Antichrist lurks behind AI safety efforts.

Fortune

Peter Thiel is actively convincing billionaires to abandon The Giving Pledge — and it may be working

In an interview with the New York Times, the PayPal cofounder called it an “Epstein-adjacent boomer club”—and says he’s talked people into quitting.

Fortune

John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘He’s become the archetype of the hyper-online conservative troll’

The late-night host dug deep into JD Vance’s political shift into a rightwing troll second in line to the US presidency

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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Closes Lower at $150.95 Amid Profit-Taking After March Rally

Palantir Technologies Inc. shares retreated Friday, March 13, 2026, snapping a recent winning streak as investors locked in gains following a strong March rally fueled by renewed defense demand and AI partnerships, though broader market caution capped upside.

International Business Times

Trump ally Peter Thiel brings Antichrist lectures to Vatican’s doorstep after attacking ‘woke American Pope’

Billionaire tech investor in Rome to deliver stark warning on Armageddon

The Independent UK

The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby review – the story of the man who changed the world

A journalist charts the progress of AI pioneer Demis Hassabis from child chess prodigy to Nobel prize winner

The Guardian - UK

MAGA Billionaire Brands Pope Leo XIV a 'Woke American Pope' as Antichrist Tour Hits Vatican

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel brings his controversial Antichrist lectures to Rome, alarming Vatican officials and sparking swift denials from Catholic universities allegedly involved in the events.

International Business Times UK

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This CEO warns that Democratic voters are most at risk from automation

Palantir’s CEO says the platforms will have a vast effect on the electoral landscape. Is it a warning or a sales pitch?

The Guardian - US

PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Talks 'Antichrist' in Catholic Schools at Rome—Institutions Deny Involvement

Peter Thiel's provocative 'Antichrist' lectures near the Vatican stir controversy, as Catholic institutions deny involvement. Explore themes of theology, AI, and global politics in this high-profile event.

International Business Times UK

A tech billionaire’s lecture on the Antichrist has become one of the hottest tickets in Rome

Discussion of the Antichrist by a tech billionaire in the Vatican’s backyard has proven divisive

The Independent UK

Billionaire Peter Thiel Sells Entire Nvidia Stake Worth $100M And Invests In Two Tech Giants

Billionaire Peter Thiel shocks investors by selling his $100M Nvidia stake and shifting funds into Apple and Microsoft.

International Business Times UK

What Peter Thiel’s dumping of Nvidia stock for Apple and Microsoft says about the AI race

Peter Thiel quietly dumped all his Nvidia shares and bought Apple and Microsoft—a repositioning that signals doubt about AI’s most celebrated chipmaker.

Fortune

Former Goldman Sachs CEO got into Harvard University at just 16 from public housing in Brooklyn—and says higher education is still the best way of breaking into the middle class

Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO of financial giant Goldman Sachs, says education is the “real accelerator” of wealth and success—hitting back at anti-college leaders like Peter Thiel.

Fortune

Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint

From Gates to Musk and Altman, today’s ultra-rich steer AI and tech, raising questions about who decides the future

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Peter Thiel warned AI is coming for 'math people before word people.' Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible

Last month, Block announced a 40% cut to its headcount, or about 4,000 jobs, and cited AI models as a top reason.

TechRadar

The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake.

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Peter Thiel Is Dumping Palantir Stock. Should You?

Peter Thiel’s plan to sell $280 million worth of shares has raised investor questions, but analysts largely view it as routine liquidity rather than a negative signal.

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Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia or another intelligence agency?

From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront following the release of the latest batch of files.

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YouTube’s cofounder and former tech boss doesn’t want his kids to watch short videos, warning short-form content 'equates to shorter attention spans'

Steve Chen said companies that distribute short-form video should add safeguards for kids.

Fortune

Forget the STEM safety net. Peter Thiel warns AI is a bigger threat to technical roles than to creative thinkers

A new LinkedIn report supports some of the billionaire’s predictions, showing that job postings mentioning “storytellers” doubled over the past year.

The Independent UK

Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns

PC Gamer

Reddit fined nearly $20 million by UK online privacy regulator for 'using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content'

Reddit denies wrongdoing and says it will appeal.

International Business Times UK

Discord Severs Persona Links After Peter Thiel-Backed Verification Software's US Surveillance Ties Are Revealed

Discord ends its partnership with Persona after revelations of links to US surveillance infrastructure, raising privacy concerns.

PC Gamer

Panopticon patch Tuesday: Twitch requires Peter Thiel-funded Persona ID verification for some Affiliates to get their first payouts

I think I'll skip this particular patch.

Fortune

Discord distances itself from Peter Thiel–backed verification software after its code was found on a U.S. government server

Discord used at least three separate age-verification vendors since October after a third-party vendor breach hit 70,000 users.

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