People are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for spiritual advice. Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI, joins a Newsmax panel with Father Patrick Flanagan to discuss this new development. Brendan argues chatbots often aren’t aligned with human values, and should never replace pastors or priests. He warns of Silicon Valley aspirations of creating a so-called “digital God” with AI.
How a small town in Northern Maine fought back against AI-powered surveillance—and won.
A 6,000 person community in northern Maine became the center of a major surveillance controversy in 2025 after officials installed a network of AI-powered Verkada cameras around town. The town of