Is AI The Anti-Christ?

Andrew Sullivan· May 29, 2026 · 5:54 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

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The article explores the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence, questioning whether it could be seen as a negative force in society. It references a specific episode of 'Black Mirror' that illustrates the emotional complexities of using AI to replicate lost loved ones. The discussion invites readers to reflect on the moral and ethical dimensions of AI technology.

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▪The article discusses the potential negative implications of artificial intelligence.
▪It references the 'Black Mirror' episode 'Be Right Back' as a case study.
▪The author encourages readers to consider the moral and ethical dimensions of AI.

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Original publisher	Substack
Canonical URL	https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/is-ai-the-anti-christ
Publication time	Fri, 29 May 2026 17:54:16 GMT
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Is AI The Anti-Christ?Some thinking out loud about Magnifica Humanitas.Andrew SullivanMay 29, 2026∙ PaidShareFrom the Black Mirror episode “Be Right Back,” in which a widow uses AI to bring back a simulacrum of her dead husband.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Andrew Sullivan.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.

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