AP reported that Pope Leo XIV will launch his first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence and human dignity on 25 May. The document addresses AI warfare risks, labour impacts, and ethical oversight concerns linked to advanced AI systems. Reuters reported that Spain will continue pursuing AI and social-media regulation despite sustained lobbying pressure from major technology companies. The measures focus on transparency obligations, algorithmic accountability, and protections against harmful AI-generated content.

Associated Press reported that Meta is rolling out an incognito mode for WhatsApp conversations with Meta AI. The feature is designed to keep sensitive chatbot exchanges temporary and inaccessible by default, reflecting rising scrutiny of personal data in generative AI services. Axios reported that internal White House disagreements have delayed planned federal action on advanced AI. The dispute centres on how to organise testing, safety and procurement oversight after renewed pressure around frontier model risks.

Reuters reported that the US Commerce Department removed details of a previously announced arrangement for Microsoft, Google and xAI to give government scientists early model access for security testing. The removed material concerned checks for risks including cyber misuse and military applications before public deployment. The Guardian reported that the US tech delegation’s China visit is unfolding alongside renewed debate over AI model review and national-security controls. The coverage linked commercial AI diplomacy with pressure for stronger pre-release oversight of advanced systems.