Tech for the Second Coming”: Silicon Valley CEO Patrick Gelsinger Says Faith Could Shape the Future of AI
In a world where technology often seems to drift away from faith, Patrick Gelsinger, CEO of Gloo, is boldly charting a different course — one that unites divine purpose with digital innovation. Speaking at the “AI for Humanity” event at Colorado Christian University, Gelsinger stunned audiences with a vision that stretches far beyond silicon chips and algorithms. “My life mission has been to work on a piece of technology that would improve the quality of life of every human on the planet and hasten the coming of Christ’s return,” he declared, igniting a wave of both awe and reflection among students and faith leaders alike. His company, Gloo, headquartered in Colorado, develops cutting-edge tools for churches and Christian organizations — and Gelsinger’s dream is to see technology become a vessel for spiritual awakening rather than moral decay.
Unlike many of his peers in the high-tech corridors of Silicon Valley, Gelsinger is open about his Christian faith — a rarity in an industry that often treats religion as taboo. Yet, he’s not alone. Figures like Peter Thiel, CEO of Palantir, have also begun exploring how faith can coexist with artificial intelligence. Gelsinger draws inspiration from history, comparing today’s AI revolution to the invention of the printing press — a breakthrough that once democratized access to the Bible and transformed the world. “The church embraced that great invention of the day to literally change humanity,” he reminded the audience. His challenge now is clear: to ensure the church does not stand on the sidelines of the AI era but actively shapes it for good.
Gelsinger’s vision extends even into corporate boardrooms and government halls. In an interview with The Guardian, he revealed that his call for a “Christian AI” has found “friendly ears in Washington, DC.” Gloo, he said, is already in discussions with tech giants — including Meta — to help artificial intelligence systems better understand religion and spirituality. “I want Zuck to care,” he added, referring to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, signaling his hope that even secular tech titans might see faith not as a relic of the past but as a moral compass for the digital future. For Gelsinger, innovation without divine intention is just noise — but technology infused with purpose might just be the spark that lights the path toward the world’s ultimate redemption.
