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Trump Administration Divided Over Pope Leo XIV’s AI Concerns

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 28, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s AI Warning Draws Mixed Response From Trump Administration

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum criticized Pope Leo XIV’s warnings about artificial intelligence during an interview on Fox Business following the release of the pope’s 42,300-word encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas,” which called for stronger oversight of rapidly developing AI technologies and their social and economic impact.

Pope’s Encyclical and the Call for Oversight

In the document, Pope Leo XIV warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could displace workers, widen income inequality and transfer critical decisions, including those involving labor markets and military systems, to algorithms operating beyond human control. The encyclical also raised concerns about the growing use of AI in areas involving lethal weapons and automated decision-making systems.

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Divided Voices in the Trump Administration

Responses within the Trump administration differed sharply following the publication of the encyclical. Burgum questioned the pope’s involvement in technology policy discussions, while Vice President JD Vance publicly supported the pope’s position on ethical safeguards in artificial intelligence. Vance, one of the administration’s most prominent Catholic figures and a key link to Silicon Valley, described the pope’s intervention as an important form of moral leadership during a period of rapid technological change.

Political Ramifications Among Catholic Voters

The disagreement comes as President Donald Trump continues prioritizing artificial intelligence development and deregulation as part of his broader economic agenda. Political analysts said conservative Catholic voters remain largely aligned with the administration on issues including religious liberty and abortion. However, continued disagreements with Pope Leo XIV on immigration, warfare and technology policy could affect moderate Catholic voters in competitive districts.

Political scientist Ryan Burge warned that repeated clashes between the administration and the Vatican could gradually weaken support among less ideologically committed voters.

Technological Ambitions Versus Regulatory Caution

The debate intensified after the administration delayed an executive order that would have introduced a voluntary AI safety review process. According to reports, concerns over competition with China and pressure from technology companies contributed to the decision. The discussions also highlighted tensions involving AI firms such as Anthropic, which has previously disagreed with the administration regarding military access to its technology.

The Road Ahead

Artificial intelligence regulation continues emerging as a growing point of debate between governments, technology companies and public institutions. The exchanges between the Vatican and the Trump administration reflect broader disagreements over how rapidly developing AI systems should be governed and regulated.

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A New Twitter-Inspired Social Network Is Taking Shape

by News Editor

August 27, 2026

A new social network called Twitter.now is entering the market, with a founding team that includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. The service is being developed by startup Operation Bluebird.

As Ars Technica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to block the launch. Operation Bluebird argued in a petition that X had abandoned trademarks including “Twitter” and “Tweet.”

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Coates has said the project is not an attempt to recreate the original Twitter. In a LinkedIn post, he described the platform as a new public space focused on trust, transparency and user choice.

AI System To Rate Posts

Twitter.now is currently being tested, with early access priced at $20. Its main feature is VERA, an AI system designed to evaluate posts, verify claims and provide sources and context.

Posts receive a trust score, with users eventually able to set a minimum score to filter their feeds. The company says this approach will give people more control over what they see instead of leaving those decisions entirely to an algorithm.

Moderation Remains A Challenge

Scaling moderation will be one of the platform’s biggest tests. Social networks have repeatedly struggled with content moderation as their communities grow, and newer platforms such as Bluesky have faced similar criticism.

Operation Bluebird says VERA will form the basis of its moderation and verification system. A second version is already planned, with expanded tools that would let users set a specific trust threshold for the posts appearing in their feeds.

For now, Twitter.now remains in an early testing phase, combining the familiarity of the Twitter name with an AI-driven approach to evaluating online information.