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SK Hynix and Micron Hit $1 Trillion Market Cap as AI Memory Chip Demand Surges

Two major memory chipmakers have crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold as artificial intelligence applications continue to drive unprecedented demand for advanced memory components. SK Hynix, a South Korean company that supplies high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips to AI heavyweight Nvidia, and American chipmaker Micron have both joined the exclusive

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Vatican Engages Anthropic for Pope’s AI Encyclical, Signaling New Church-Tech Alliance

Pope Leo's first encyclical has brought the Catholic Church into direct dialogue with the tech industry, specifically featuring collaboration with Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. The Vatican's decision to invite Anthropic to the encyclical presentation signals a notable shift in how religious institutions engage with

Defense Department Requests Nearly $30 Billion for AI Arsenal

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly seeking close to $30 billion to build out its artificial intelligence capabilities, according to reporting by FedScoop. The substantial budget request reflects the Pentagon's growing focus on AI as a strategic defense priority. The funding would support the development of

Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical Calls for "Disarming" Artificial Intelligence

Pope Leo XIV has published his first encyclical, a significant document in Catholic teaching, in which he calls for what he describes as "disarming" artificial intelligence. The encyclical draws a direct link between the development and deployment of AI systems and historical forms of slavery, framing the technology

Vatican Issues AI Caution to Silicon Valley

In a noteworthy development that bridges religious authority and technology policy, the Vatican has issued what appears to be a direct caution to Silicon Valley regarding artificial intelligence. The move represents one of the more prominent institutional interventions from religious organizations into the ongoing global conversation about AI governance and

The Quiet Crisis in Entry-Level Work: AI's Hidden Impact on Career Foundations

Despite widespread concerns about artificial intelligence replacing human workers, aggregate employment in developed countries has remained largely stable. However, a troubling shift may be developing beneath the surface that could have long-term consequences for the economy and workers alike. Recent assessments have found limited evidence that AI has shifted headline

Anthropic Researcher Calls for External Oversight in AI Development

Christopher Olah, a researcher at Anthropic, has emphasized the importance of AI oversight coming from outside the major technology companies that are currently leading AI development. Speaking in May 2026, Olah argued that those building AI systems may not be best positioned to fully guide their own safety trajectory, suggesting