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LAST UPDATE: May 16, 2025
Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the AI Threat
NYT
Pope Leo has emphasized the urgent need for global political action to guide the development and use of artificial intelligence, highlighting potential risks to humanity.
Insight
The Pope's call underscores the ethical and moral considerations in AI development, urging policymakers to establish frameworks that ensure AI benefits all of humanity.
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to address AI chip smuggling
Reuters
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the "Chip Security Act" to combat the smuggling of export-controlled AI chips, particularly to China. The bill mandates AI chip manufacturers to incorporate location verification technology before exports.
Insight
This legislative effort reflects growing concerns over national security and the need to prevent advanced AI technology from reaching adversarial entities.
