Robots & Artificial IntelligenceJD Vance warns AI has ‘really, really weird spiritual dark energy’ Posted on September 8, 2026 by Administrator Vice President JD Vance, in an appearance on the Bryce Crawford Podcast said the AI industry carries “really, really weird spiritual dark energy.” His remarks stem from personal spiritual beliefs surrounding the rise of AI technologies. This interview is part of Vance’s promotional campaign for his memoir, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith“. The memoir charts his journey of conversion to Roman Catholicism.