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Meat Computers of the World, Unite!
Summary: Tech leaders like Elon Musk have started calling humans "dumb meat computers" compared to AI. Pope Leo isn't having it. He just released a 200-page letter saying we need to "disarm" AI so it doesn't take over humanity. He warns that AI could give too much power and wealth to a small group of elites, leaving many people without jobs.
The Pope also says AI should never be used to make deadly choices in war. He believes our personal data is highly valuable, and we should control how it's used. While some might focus on how politicians like Donald Trump will react, the Pope's message is really a call for all of us to protect human rights in the digital age.
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