China restricts AI researchers; Pope issues AI encyclical on dignity
A historic week: Vatican's 42,300-word AI doctrine, Anthropic's $900B valuation, and China's travel ban on top AI talent.
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May 24-28 saw seismic AI news: China physically restricted its top AI researchers from leaving the country; Pope Leo XIV released 'Magnifica Humanitas'—a 42,300-word encyclical on AI ethics; and Anthropic raised more than $30 billion at a valuation above $900 billion. Apple also created genai.apple.com pointing to a full Siri overhaul, while OpenAI's IPO papers reached the SEC. Google's Gemini Spark agent launched for its first real users.
- China restricts top AI researchers from leaving the country, tightening talent control amid geopolitical competition.
- Pope Leo XIV issues 'Magnifica Humanitas', a 42,300-word encyclical on AI ethics, labor rights, and autonomous weapons.
- Anthropic closes $30B at $900B valuation; Apple launches genai.apple.com for Siri overhaul; OpenAI files IPO.
Why It Matters
AI governance is now shaped simultaneously by nations, religions, and mega-corporations—professionals must navigate this triple-axis landscape.