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Archbishop AI; Sikh Kirpan; World Cup

Archbishop of Canterbury argues current AI regulation is "wholly inadequate". Henry Nowak murder renews focus on the Sikh kirpan. Catholic composer releases 2026 World Cup music.

On Friday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, told a House of Lords debate that current AI regulation is 鈥渨holly inadequate鈥, saying the technology raises fundamental questions about what it means to be human, what we鈥檙e here for, and how we discern truth. William speaks to the Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, who also spoke in that Lords debate.

Also on the programme, the murder of Henry Nowak has brought renewed attention to the Sikh kirpan, a small ceremonial dagger worn by initiated Sikhs as an article of faith, despite it not being used in this attack. Some politicians are now questioning the legal exemption that allows it to be carried. As Sikh organisations prepare new education initiatives and community leaders reflect on what one academic has called a "watershed moment"- what will the debate mean for Britain's Sikhs and for the future of religious freedom. William speaks to the CEO of Sikh Women, Sahdaish Pall.

A new song from a Catholic composer has been released to coincide with the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico on Thursday. Three Lions Rising was composed by Andrew Dineen, whose early encounters with music include hearing his father play the church organ. William speaks to Andrew, and to Lisa Grand who was the lead singer alongside the choirs of St Edward's School and Ashley Manor Prep School in Cheltenham.

Presenter: William Crawley
Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & James Graham
Studio Managers: Olivia Miceli & Catherine Everatt
Editor: Chloe Walker

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