Pope Leo XIV Cites Tolkien to Critique Tech Billionaires in AI Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV draws on J.R.R. Tolkien’s work to challenge the motives of tech leaders amid rising concerns about artificial intelligence and societal control
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AI Safety Study Highlights Limits in Measuring Model Failures
A recent AI safety paper shows frontier AI errors are often unpredictable, but experts warn current methods miss critical failure modes affecting governance
College Graduates Reject AI Optimism Amid Job Market Fears
University graduates nationwide are voicing skepticism toward AI promises as business leaders cite AI-driven job cuts, prompting calls for ethical regulation and worker protections
SpaceX Flags AI Chatbot Grok’s Risky Features in IPO Filing
SpaceX disclosed potential legal and reputational risks from its AI chatbot Grok’s controversial modes, setting aside $530 million amid regulatory scrutiny ahead of its…
Pope Leo Calls for “Disarming” AI in New Encyclical on Technology
Pope Leo XIV warns that AI risks dehumanizing society and calls for disarmament of AI amid growing geopolitical and moral challenges
Most Americans Doubt Government Will Regulate AI Use Effectively
A CBS News poll finds broad skepticism among Americans regarding the U.S. government’s ability to ensure artificial intelligence is used appropriately, alongside concerns about…
Civil Rights Advocates Address AI’s Impact at Annual Summit
The Center for Civil Rights and Technology held its 2026 convening to discuss AI’s effects on civil rights, focusing on policy, cultural narratives, and…
Kenya’s AI Bill Raises Concerns Over Political Expression and Penalties
Kenya’s proposed AI law mandates disclosure of AI content but risks restricting political satire and imposes harsh criminal penalties without clear safeguards
Trump Withdraws Voluntary AI Regulatory Order Citing Innovation Concerns
President Trump canceled an executive order aiming to establish voluntary AI cybersecurity frameworks, favoring speed over regulation amid calls from tech leaders
New AI Resist List Highlights Global Pushback Against Industry Growth
A collaborative project has created a public database documenting diverse forms of resistance to AI expansion from legal challenges to labor activism worldwide