Chris Olah, cofounder of Anthropic, found himself speaking at the Vatican after Pope Leo issued his encyclical on AI. An atheist who once questioned religious faith, Olah now finds himself trying to reconcile his work with the ethical concerns raised by the pontiff.

The encyclical calls for a 'disarming' of AI, warning of potential disasters and inequality. Yet, Olah’s presence at the Vatican ceremony was no accident; it has been years in the making, with Catholic clerics and ethicists working to engage with tech figures like him.

Olah spoke about the mystery and beauty of AI models, hinting at a human-like status that could challenge Leo's strict stance. The Pope’s document aims to prompt dialogue among all parties involved, but may face resistance from those eager for AI acceleration.

This delicate balance reflects a broader soul divide: one wherein thoughtful technologists like Olah push the boundaries of autonomy, while religious leaders seek to maintain human dignity and control over these powerful tools. The future of AI is not just technical; it's existential too.