Pope Leo XIV on Monday signed Magnifica Humanitas, a long-awaited encyclical focused on the ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence, warning that rapidly advancing AI technology must remain under human control.
The pope personally attended the presentation of the document at the Vatican — a rare move and believed to be a first for a papal encyclical presentation. The document calls for stronger international regulation of AI, cautioning against threats including disinformation, surveillance, autonomous weapons, and job losses caused by automation.
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Pope Leo XIV on Monday signed Magnifica Humanitas, a long-awaited encyclical focused on the ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence, warning that rapidly advancing AI technology must remain under human control.
The pope personally attended the presentation of the document at the Vatican — a rare move and believed to be a first for a papal encyclical presentation. The document calls for stronger international regulation of AI, cautioning against threats including disinformation, surveillance, autonomous weapons, and job losses caused by automation.
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The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard Tiangong opened the hatch at 5:13 a.m. (Beijing Time) and welcomed the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The two crews then took group pictures for the eighth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will conduct handover work aboard the space station, the CMSA said.
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The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard Tiangong opened the hatch at 5:13 a.m. (Beijing Time) and welcomed the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The two crews then took group pictures for the eighth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will conduct handover work aboard the space station, the CMSA said.
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China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to launch on Sunday, May 24. The launch will take place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, utilizing a Long March-2F carrier rocket.
The spacecraft will perform a fast-automated rendezvous and dock with the radial port of the Tianhe core module, joining the orbiting space station combination. The spacecraft will include commander, spacecraft pilot and payload specialist Li, who is the first astronaut selected from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to launch on Sunday, May 24. The launch will take place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, utilizing a Long March-2F carrier rocket.
The spacecraft will perform a fast-automated rendezvous and dock with the radial port of the Tianhe core module, joining the orbiting space station combination. The spacecraft will include commander, spacecraft pilot and payload specialist Li, who is the first astronaut selected from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Bangladesh has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement cameras in Dhaka to tackle chronic gridlock and road traffic.
The automated system replaces manual policing by detecting violations like jumping red lights, wrong-way driving, and lane violations, instantly issuing digital fines to vehicle owners to force behavioral change. Moreover, the cameras capture high-resolution images of license plates and cross-reference them with the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority database.
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Bangladesh has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement cameras in Dhaka to tackle chronic gridlock and road traffic.
The automated system replaces manual policing by detecting violations like jumping red lights, wrong-way driving, and lane violations, instantly issuing digital fines to vehicle owners to force behavioral change. Moreover, the cameras capture high-resolution images of license plates and cross-reference them with the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority database.
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SpaceX successfully launched the debut test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 megarocket on Friday, blasting off from the company's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mega rocket completed most of its major test objectives, including in-space payload deployment, before performing a fiery, controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
This test marked the 12th Starship mission overall and the very first for the upgraded Version 3 mega rocket. Despite additional engine malfunctions, the spacecraft successfully flipped upright and performed a soft splashdown in the pre-planned zone in the Indian Ocean.
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SpaceX successfully launched the debut test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 megarocket on Friday, blasting off from the company's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mega rocket completed most of its major test objectives, including in-space payload deployment, before performing a fiery, controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
This test marked the 12th Starship mission overall and the very first for the upgraded Version 3 mega rocket. Despite additional engine malfunctions, the spacecraft successfully flipped upright and performed a soft splashdown in the pre-planned zone in the Indian Ocean.
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Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw on Friday visited Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University (NNSTU) in Russia, where he met university rector, professors, and officials to discuss potential collaborations between NNSTU and Myanmar universities.
He toured classrooms and laboratories, and later met with Myanmar students studying in Nizhny Novgorod, encouraging them and sharing lunch with them. In the afternoon, the Union Minister also visited ANO Gorky Tech, a non-profit organization supporting local IT companies and digital development, to learn about its activities and regional technology initiatives.
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Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw on Friday visited Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University (NNSTU) in Russia, where he met university rector, professors, and officials to discuss potential collaborations between NNSTU and Myanmar universities.
He toured classrooms and laboratories, and later met with Myanmar students studying in Nizhny Novgorod, encouraging them and sharing lunch with them. In the afternoon, the Union Minister also visited ANO Gorky Tech, a non-profit organization supporting local IT companies and digital development, to learn about its activities and regional technology initiatives.
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General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday received David Zapolsky, Vice President of Amazon.
The Vietnamese leader said economic and investment ties remain key drivers of Viet Nam-US relations, while science and technology cooperation is becoming a new breakthrough area. He praised Amazon’s operations in Viet Nam and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to improving the legal framework and protecting intellectual property rights to support high-tech investment.
The Party leader also called for stronger cooperation in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, innovation and workforce training. Amazon’s Vice President said Viet Nam has strong potential to become a regional technology hub and reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to investment and digital development in the country.
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General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday received David Zapolsky, Vice President of Amazon.
The Vietnamese leader said economic and investment ties remain key drivers of Viet Nam-US relations, while science and technology cooperation is becoming a new breakthrough area. He praised Amazon’s operations in Viet Nam and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to improving the legal framework and protecting intellectual property rights to support high-tech investment.
The Party leader also called for stronger cooperation in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, innovation and workforce training. Amazon’s Vice President said Viet Nam has strong potential to become a regional technology hub and reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to investment and digital development in the country.
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China put its massive global drone dominance on full display at the Drone World Congress in the tech hub of Shenzhen. The event featured over 1,220 exhibitors from 17 countries, highlighting Chinese firms that currently command an estimated 74% of the global consumer drone market.
Tens of thousands of UAVs were on display, ranging from commercial quadcopters to heavy-lift drones and passenger eVTOL aircraft. Beyond consumer models, the expo showcased multi-purpose drones built for agriculture, heavy payload lifting, industrial cleaning, and disaster rescue missions.
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China put its massive global drone dominance on full display at the Drone World Congress in the tech hub of Shenzhen. The event featured over 1,220 exhibitors from 17 countries, highlighting Chinese firms that currently command an estimated 74% of the global consumer drone market.
Tens of thousands of UAVs were on display, ranging from commercial quadcopters to heavy-lift drones and passenger eVTOL aircraft. Beyond consumer models, the expo showcased multi-purpose drones built for agriculture, heavy payload lifting, industrial cleaning, and disaster rescue missions.
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Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw visited the “Digitalization of Industrial Russia 2026” forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on May 20, to observe technology exhibitions. The exhibits showcased Russian companies’ use of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, digital twin technology, and locally produced applications for urban management and various industries.
The Union Minister also visited the Astra Group exhibition, learning about secure operating systems, cybersecurity applications, and software production. Discussions were held on technical cooperation, human resource development, and research partnerships between Astra Group, Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), and Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University (NSPU).
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Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw visited the “Digitalization of Industrial Russia 2026” forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on May 20, to observe technology exhibitions. The exhibits showcased Russian companies’ use of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, digital twin technology, and locally produced applications for urban management and various industries.
The Union Minister also visited the Astra Group exhibition, learning about secure operating systems, cybersecurity applications, and software production. Discussions were held on technical cooperation, human resource development, and research partnerships between Astra Group, Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), and Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University (NSPU).
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Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw attended the plenary international session of the Digitalization of Industrial Russia 2026 forum in Nizhny Novgorod on May 19.
The discussion focused on “Digital Industry Map: Roles and Responsibilities on a Global Scale”, with representatives from Zimbabwe, Serbia, and India also taking part. On May 20, the Union Minister met with Russian Deputy Minister Mr. Alexander Shoitov to discuss cooperation between Myanmar and Russia in artificial intelligence (AI), information and communication technology (ICT), cybersecurity, and human resource development.
Later, the Union Minister met with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Mr. Gleb Sergeevich Nikitin and discussed Russia’s efforts to develop Nizhny Novgorod as a “Quantum Valley” and establish the world-class NEIMARK University. He also shared Myanmar’s plans for the Yadanabon Cyber City project and expressed interest in cooperation and sharing experiences in technology and human resource development.
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Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw attended the plenary international session of the Digitalization of Industrial Russia 2026 forum in Nizhny Novgorod on May 19.
The discussion focused on “Digital Industry Map: Roles and Responsibilities on a Global Scale”, with representatives from Zimbabwe, Serbia, and India also taking part. On May 20, the Union Minister met with Russian Deputy Minister Mr. Alexander Shoitov to discuss cooperation between Myanmar and Russia in artificial intelligence (AI), information and communication technology (ICT), cybersecurity, and human resource development.
Later, the Union Minister met with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Mr. Gleb Sergeevich Nikitin and discussed Russia’s efforts to develop Nizhny Novgorod as a “Quantum Valley” and establish the world-class NEIMARK University. He also shared Myanmar’s plans for the Yadanabon Cyber City project and expressed interest in cooperation and sharing experiences in technology and human resource development.
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