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Why is Pope Francis warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Pope Leo is adding his voice to the rising concern over the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris Friday, the pontiff said the fears are
real. Without a shared ethical foundation, the many channels of communication risk multiplying false information and giving currency to words devoid of meaning. Thereby hindering dialogue rather than fostering it. Artificial
intelligence amplifies this problem. Lio Ceti welcomes an initiative by UNESCO to promote the responsible use of media and digital tools, including AI. A major storm is hitting the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.
How is the major mid‑Atlantic storm affecting communities and sports schedules?
at this hour, bringing winds and rain along with massive waves in some areas. Millions of people are facing storm warnings and power has been lost in thousands of homes so far. The Red Sox have already made adjustments to their schedule because of the weather and Cape Cod is expecting winds as high as sixty-five miles an hour. President Trump is expected to attend Saturday's Tennessee Texas football game in Knoxville, as Jackie Seber of Member Station WUOT reports the visit is stirring mixed reaction from students.
Trump's presence comes as the University of Tennessee's campus is already teeming with activity for ESPN's College Game Day show. Student Cooper Dabbs participated in festivities hosted by ESPN.
I think it's just gonna be a great environment. I think we have a good shot of winning if, you know, the fans help out.
What are students and fans saying about President Trump’s appearance at the Tennessee‑Texas football game?
Student Amber Henderson looks forward to the game but has reservations.
I don't think that the game is about football anymore. I think it's more so about like politics.
Fans are expected to see heightened security as they enter the stadium. For NPR News, I'm Jackie Sieber in Knoxville.
And appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether to bring back to the U.S. more than a hundred people deported in Venezuela last year. NPR is Nate Perez, as I report.
Why are deported Venezuelan migrants challenging their removal under the Alien Enemies Act?
The Venezuelans were deported under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used policy previously reserved for wartime. They were sent to El Salvador's infamous prison, Secot. Despite a court ordering the return of their flight. Lawyers for the deported men said the US government violated their due process rights as most of the plaintiffs were in immigration proceedings prior to being detained. But some on the three judge panel were skeptical whether this appeals court is capable of determining whether the deported men could challenge their imprisonment in a foreign country. The case could be decided by next week. Nate Perez, NPR News.
The Supreme Court Friday rejected efforts by Republicans in Missouri to use a redistricting map backed by President Trump.
What did the Supreme Court decide about the Missouri redistricting map backed by Trump?
It was the third time the High Court has ruled against the plan. Republicans had drawn the new map in an effort to gain one more red seat in the House of Representatives. The court said using the new map could lead to electoral chaos. You're listening to NPR News. A federal judge in Oklahoma handed a win to a Jewish charter school this week. State Impact Oklahoma's Beth Wallace reports this would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school.
Earlier this year, a state board rejected the application for Bengamla Jewish Charter School, a virtual school providing religious education. The board relied on a twenty twenty-four Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling for a similar case with a Catholic school.
How could the Oklahoma case involving a Jewish charter school impact public funding of religious education?
Now a judge says that rejection was discriminatory.
joined the case.
We're directly funding with taxpayer money religious education and turning government schools into religious government
schools. If appealed, the case could wind up before the US Supreme Court, which was split on a similar case last year. For NPR News, I'm Beth Wallace in Tulsa.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow says he's temporarily ended his relationship with the Christian group LifeSurge. The organization has been accused of using predatory sales tactics to exploit its followers' financial insecurity. Thibaut has earned tens of thousands of dollars offering talks at life search events.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is Pope Francis warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence?
0:01–0:42
2
How is the major mid‑Atlantic storm affecting communities and sports schedules?
0:42–1:30
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What are students and fans saying about President Trump’s appearance at the Tennessee‑Texas football game?
1:30–1:57
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Why are deported Venezuelan migrants challenging their removal under the Alien Enemies Act?
1:57–2:44
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What did the Supreme Court decide about the Missouri redistricting map backed by Trump?
2:44–3:27
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How could the Oklahoma case involving a Jewish charter school impact public funding of religious education?
3:27–4:39