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The Pope appears to understand AI better than Geoffrey Hinton does.
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Gary Marcus
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May 31, 2026, 4:48 p.m.
AI
Pope Francis
Geoffrey Hinton
Technology Commentary
Summary
This post discusses the perception of Pope Francis's understanding of AI compared to that of Geoffrey Hinton, suggesting that the essence of AI communication is often misunderstood or oversimplified.
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