It’s unusual when I choose what the Pope says to be the top story on my list of headlines, but Pope Leo’s comments on AI are a worthy exception to that rule.
The Pope showed that he understands the risks as well as the positive potential of AI in his statement. If I am reading him right, he’s recommending the kind of intelligent regulation of the risks that can evolve along with the technology, and consistent with our understanding of that evolution.
You might call it the beginning of a “regulatory dance.”
It won’t do to simply ban AI or to set it free like Section 230 did with the Internet. The preferred approach would be more like that we’ve achieved with nuclear technology, which is not been perfect but largely effective at preventing the worst outcomes.
I can identify with this on a personal level as it is similar to how my medical team is trying to help me manage my own chronic illness. As the illness progresses, our strategy evolves, seeking to keep it in check, one dance move at a time.
A benefit of this strategy is that I can keep on dancing, i.e., sorting the news and writing essays like this one.☺️
HEADLINES:
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical (NYT)
California chemical tank no longer under threat of catastrophic explosion (ABC)
As Talks to End War Resume in Qatar, U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iran’s Gulf Coast (NYT)
Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. (NPR)
U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Nearer, But Could Take Days to Nail Down, U.S. Official Says (NYT)
Why Trump’s possible Iran deal may be almost as divisive as his decision to wage war (CNN)
With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump (NYT)
Redistricting ruling roils Supreme Court with corruption, bias claims (The Hill)
Trump’s Self-Indulgence Deepens G.O.P. Fears in Midterms (NYT)
Where Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund gets its money and how it could work (WP)
There’s a Way to Stop Trump’s I.R.S. Slush Fund (NYT)
Russia hits Ukraine with an Oreshnik missile in one of the war's biggest attacks on Kyiv (Reuters)
Captured Ukrainian Baba Yagas Are Becoming Russia’s Drone Of Choice (Forbes)
‘America First’ Shadows Visit by Rubio to Repair Rift With India (WSJ)
Grocery prices are still rising. Here’s what’s gone up the most (SFC)
The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age (NYT)
Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery (ScienceDaily)
Google tops OpenAI’s math breakthrough — 9 to 1 (RundownAI)
Huawei reveals a chip design breakthrough. (Reuters)
Pope elevates AI ethics to a religious imperative with first encyclical (WP)
Inside the British Lab Hunting for Dangers Lurking in A.I. (NYT)
Park Gazebo Celebrates 20th Year Without A Sober Person Inside It (Onion)
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