The Week Trending: Pope's AI Warning, 'Bin Interference', & Luke Kelly Loses His Hair

This week, Pope Leo XIV used the first major teaching document of his papacy to warn about the threat of artificial intelligence. Dublin City Council said 'bin interference' by people looking for bottles and cans has cost it €500,000 and is leading to more rubbish on city streets. And, a popular statue of Dublin folk legend Luke Kelly is undergoing extensive repair after visitors repeatedly broke off strands of its distinctive copper hair to take as souvenirs. Dave Hanratty and Lise Hand join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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The Week Trending: Pope's AI Warning, 'Bin Interference', & Luke Kelly Loses His Hair is an episode from The Last Word with Matt Cooper.

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This episode was published on May 29, 2026.

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