Pope Leo XIV's AI encyclical to feature Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah at Vatican event
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Summary
Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical on artificial intelligence is set to be released on May 25, with Chris Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, appearing alongside the pontiff at the unveiling event. This partnership between the Vatican and Anthropic has sparked debate in both Catholic and tech circles, as critics question the involvement of a major AI company in a papal document on AI ethics. The article explores the unlikely relationship between the Catholic Church and Anthropic, and how this collaboration is reshaping discussions around AI ethics.
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When news broke last week that Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical focused on artificial intelligence would be releasing on Monday (May 25), a wave of debate swept through Catholic and tech circles alike.
But as critics questioned whether Olah's presence at the event was appro
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