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Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah told the Vatican that AI development cannot be left solely to technology companies, warning about commercial incentives, labor disruption, and the growing complexity of frontier AI systems.
Pope Leo has called for stronger global oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked AI development could fuel misinformation, labor disruption, surveillance, and autonomous warfare.
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah warned that AI development cannot be left solely to technology companies and called for greater oversight from governments, religious institutions, and civil society.
Pope Leo XIV will unveil his first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence, workers’ rights, and the ethical risks of emerging technologies.
Meta is expanding its AI-driven age detection systems and Teen Account protections across Instagram and Facebook to better identify underage users and enforce safety measures. The move broadens geographic coverage and adds new visual analysis tools.
A growing trend in China allows users to create AI replicas of former partners using personal data. The practice is raising concerns about privacy, emotional dependency, and relationships.
OpenAI outlined how ChatGPT detects and responds to potential threats of violence, including escalation to human reviewers and law enforcement. The update follows growing scrutiny of AI safety practices.
Families of victims in a Canadian school shooting have sued OpenAI, alleging it failed to alert authorities about warning signs in ChatGPT conversations. The case raises questions about AI oversight and duty of care.
Florida’s attorney general is investigating OpenAI over claims ChatGPT was used in planning a 2025 mass shooting. The case raises new concerns about AI safety and regulation.
OpenAI has introduced a policy blueprint aimed at strengthening U.S. child safety protections in the age of AI. The framework focuses on laws, reporting standards, and built-in safeguards.
Google is adding new mental health features to Gemini, including crisis detection tools and direct hotline access. The company is also committing $30 million to expand global support services.
A Dutch court has banned xAI’s Grok from generating non-consensual sexual images, marking a major regulatory action against AI content tools in Europe.
OpenAI halts erotic chatbot plans to focus on core AI products, amid internal concerns and broader strategy shifts toward a unified AI platform.
Anthropic has launched the Anthropic Institute to study the societal, economic, and governance challenges posed by advanced AI systems. The initiative will combine research from engineers, economists, and social scientists.