The Pope vs. AI? It’s Complicated - Week in Tech

The Pope called for AI to be "disarmed" — then gave Anthropic a seat on the dais. Nitasha Tiku ( The Washington Post ) unpacks what the Vatican's landmark intervention means for Silicon Valley. Then, get off Nextdoor, Kyle Chayka ( The New Yorker ) says hyperlocal publications are in vogue and a respite from algorithmic feeds. And finally, an update on last weekend's Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Journalist Chris Gayomali, host of the podcast SuperHuman , persevered through the 95-degree heat and d-list Gen Z influencers to witness one world record that almost didn't happen. Additional Reading: Can AI be a 'child of God'? Inside Anthropic's meeting with Christian leaders. | The Washington Post Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical | The New York Times Your Friendly Neighborhood Newsletter | The New Yorker SuperHuman Podcast | Vegas Download SAILY in your app store and use our code techstuff at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to

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