Intelligence Council

The Council of Europe has published a piece titled 'Taming the technology: AI, human rights, and the future of justice', addressing how artificial intelligence should be governed to protect fundamental rights and the fair administration of justice. It reflects the Council's ongoing work on AI standards, including safeguards against bias, misuse of automated decision-making, and threats to judicial independence, framing regulation as essential as AI spreads through legal systems.

SpaceX has agreed to testify before the New York City Council about AI safety after the company received a subpoena. The hearing will put Elon Musk's rocket and satellite firm in front of city lawmakers examining artificial intelligence risks, an unusual step given that AI policy is not a core SpaceX business. Details of the session's date and scope have not been released.

SpaceX has agreed to testify before the New York City Council after the panel issued a subpoena connected to artificial intelligence safety oversight. The move follows council efforts to compel testimony from the company, making it a notable case of a city legislative body pressing a major space and technology firm on AI matters. Details of the hearing date and scope have not been announced.

Dr David Barstow, speaking in a World Council of Churches context, said the future with artificial intelligence is very uncertain and that humanity will reach it very quickly. His comments reflect growing engagement by religious bodies with the ethical and social questions raised by rapid AI development, adding a moral voice to the wider public debate about the technology's pace and consequences.