Trae Stephens Has Built AI Weapons and Worked for Donald Trump. As He Sees It, Jesus Would Approve

Published on September 26, 2024

Trae Stephens Has Built AI Weapons and ...

Trae Stephens explores his journey from a high schooler driven by 9/11 to a key player in Silicon Valley’s defence tech world. After studying Arabic and working in U.S. intelligence, Stephens became a partner at Founders Fund and co-founded Anduril, a company that integrates AI and advanced technology into military hardware, such as autonomous drones. Despite his involvement with AI weaponry and military tech, Stephens maintains a conservative Christian worldview, claiming Jesus would approve of his actions. His work aligns Silicon Valley with defence, and his past includes managing Donald Trump's Defense Department transition team

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