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The Pope Speaks Directly to Builders, Implores Us to "Disarm AI"
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- Future Around & Find Out
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- May 29, 2026
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- 1670
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Summary
The Pope's encyclical on AI has a direct message for builders: every design choice reflects a vision of humanity. He's calling on developers to "disarm" AI — to resist the race for dominance and ask whether we're actually building a future worth having. On the latest FAFO Friday, Dan and Kwaku dig into the encyclical, plus two big moves to restrict AI in schools: the American Federation of Teachers calling for drastic cuts to screens and AI chatbots, and UC Berkeley Law School banning nearly all AI use. Also: Wharton's Ethan Mollick on "cognitive surrender" — and why the goal isn't to avoid AI, but to be intentional about what you hand over and what you keep for yourself. --- Future Around & Find Out newsletter and more: https://www.futurearound.com Music by Jonathan Zalben