An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return' The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. I n March, three months after being forced out of his position as the CEO of Intel and sued by shareholders, Patrick Gelsinger took the reins at Gloo, a technology company made for what he calls the "faith ecosystem" - think Salesforce for churches, plus chatbots and AI assistants for automating pastoral work and ministry support. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. The former CEO's career pivot is taking place as the US tech industry returns to the political realm as a major revenue stream.