Pope Leo Issues AI Encyclical Warning That ‘Opaque Algorithms’ Controlled by a ‘Few’ Companies Can Bring ‘New Forms of Dehumanisation’

Pope Leo XIV calls for regulation of AI, warning about dehumanization risks from opaque algorithms controlled by few companies.

Pope Leo Issues AI Encyclical Warning That ‘Opaque Algorithms’ Controlled by a ‘Few’ Companies Can Bring ‘New Forms of Dehumanisation’

Pope Leo warns that uncontrolled, opaque algorithms controlled by a few pose risks of dehumanization, calling for regulation and oversight.

G7 unity tested as members seek to abandon communique plans for 2026

G7 leaders are reportedly planning to skip issuing a joint communique at their upcoming summit in France due to divisions over trade and global rules, especially involving the US.

India’s Gen Z anger stokes ‘cockroach’ movement; website taken down

A Supreme Court judge’s controversial comments have ignited a youth-led satirical movement in India, leading to the takedown of the movement’s website.

US-China trade talks back in focus at APEC meeting

Trade ministers from the US and China meet in Suzhou amid renewed focus on bilateral trade relations after Trump-Xi summit.

Mistral’s CEO: Europe has 2 years to stop becoming America’s AI ‘vassal state’

Mistral’s CEO warns Europe has a two-year window to develop independent AI infrastructure or risk becoming dependent on US tech giants, risking sovereignty.

OpenAI and Government of Malta partner to roll out ChatGPT Plus to all citizens

Malta and OpenAI have announced a partnership to provide ChatGPT Plus to every Maltese citizen, marking a major rollout of AI technology at a national level.

Five times AI hallucinations embarrassed governments

Governments worldwide have faced embarrassment due to AI-generated false citations and errors in official documents, highlighting risks of unchecked AI use.

What’s at stake for tech at the Trump-Xi meeting

Analyzing key tech issues on the agenda for Trump and Xi’s upcoming Beijing summit, including AI, chips, supply chains, EVs, and rare earths.

Treasury Secretary Bessent: U.S. and China Will Discuss “AI Guardrails”

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the U.S. and China will hold talks on establishing AI safety standards, marking a rare diplomatic engagement on the issue.