technologyWednesday, May 27, 2026
Today in tech: a startup is beaming data from orbit using Starlink lasers, and the Pope weighs in on AI with a historical perspective.
Starcloud is putting SpaceX's laser terminals on over 25 satellites to create a high-speed link between orbital data centers and the ground, promising gigabit speeds for clients.
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical connects AI to past exploitation and enslavement, warning that it could dehumanize labor and concentrate power if not carefully managed.
