Evening Scan

A holiday Monday, but the news didn't take the day off. The SpaceX IPO, expected to dominate the week, was overshadowed by the Vatican releasing what amounts to the Catholic Church's first tech policy document. Anthropic also shifted the terms of what "public" AI access means.

Pope Leo XIV Releases AI Encyclical, Calls for Regulation and Child Protections

Magnifica humanitas is a full papal document covering AI regulation, children's safety, and hypersexualized imagery. It follows a quiet visit by Meta, Google, and Amazon executives to the Vatican last month. (New York Times)

Big Tech Was Already Lobbying the Vatican Before the Encyclical Dropped

The April 29 meeting with Vatican officials now reads as a last-minute amendment push rather than dialogue. (Politico)

Anthropic to Broaden Access to Mythos-Class Models

AI vulnerability-finding models remain restricted, but governments are gaining access. The ECB called Eurozone banks to a meeting tomorrow to discuss these exact risks. (The Register)

Uber Goes After Delivery Hero — With an Offer Below the Current Price

Uber's opening bid at €33 per share signals leverage more than enthusiasm against Friday's close. An FT report notes a €38 counter is already prepared if needed. (The Next Web)