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Podcast episode · May 17, 2026

Vatican Establishes AI Ethics Commission Amid Global Policy Shifts

The Vatican has formed an interdicasterial AI commission to examine the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and its impact on human dignity. This initiative, coordinated by Cardinal Czerny, includes members from multiple dicasteries and Pontifical Academies. Meanwhile, OpenAI introduces a Personal Finance feature in ChatGPT, linking to over 12,000 institutions via Plaid, which raises security concerns. Pope Leo XIV is also preparing an encyclical on AI ethics, aiming to influence global policy and moral discourse. Additionally, we cover developments from Salesforce, Google, Nvidia, and WhatsApp, highlighting the dynamic landscape of AI technology.

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