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Anthropic's Digital God, Pope vs AI, Job Loss Narrative Flips, Open Source Crackdown Coming?

With Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Bill Gurley, Producer Nick · Sunday, May 31, 2026

This episode delves into Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on AI, sparking a debate on the necessity and dangers of regulating artificial intelligence, particularly regarding potential centralization of power. Bill Gurley introduces a controversial "Dr. Frankenstein theory" about Anthropic's long-term aims to create a superior species. The hosts also vigorously debate the narrative around AI's impact on job markets, with David Sacks arguing for job creation and Jason Calacanis predicting significant displacement, while also discussing the critical role of open-source AI in preventing monopolistic control.