MacVoices #25142: Live! - Pope Leo XIV and Tech, Soundcloud and AI, and Grand Theft Auto

In a wide-ranging discussion, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet explores the implications of newly elected Pope Leo XIV wearing an Apple Watch and his comments on AI as a societal challenge. The conversation shifts to SoundCloud’s updated terms allowing AI training on user content, raising ethical concerns about creator rights and compensation. They also unpack the cultural ripple effect of Grand Theft Auto VI’s delayed release and discuss how both religion and entertainment are being reshaped by evolving technology. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:05 Technology and Religion
07:37 AI and Ethical Considerations
13:31 SoundCloud Policy Changes
19:47 Grand Theft Auto Delays

Links:

Pope Leo XIV says he chose his name to honor Pope Leo XIII's work during the first industrial revolution, as AI poses challenges in a new industrial revolution
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/europe/pope-leo-prevost-cardinals-artificial-intelligence-intl

SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/soundcloud-changes-policies-to-allow-ai-training-on-user-content/

Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026
https://www.theverge.com/news/660057/grand-theft-auto-6-release-date-delay-may-2026

Guests:

 

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