Is Pope Leo Joining the Anti-AI Resistance?
Pope Leo XIV is set to address the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in an upcoming encyclical. He emphasizes the need to protect human dignity amidst rapid technological advancements. This initiative follows his previous advocacy for social issues and highlights the Vatican's engagement with AI companies like Anthropic.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV will launch his first encyclical on AI, addressing human dignity and justice.
- ▪Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah will participate in the encyclical presentation, emphasizing the need for broader societal involvement in AI ethics.
- ▪The Vatican has been in discussions with AI companies about ethics since 2016, reflecting ongoing concerns about technology's impact on society.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square during the Regina Caeli prayer in The Vatican on May 24, 2026.ANSA/Zuma Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Having spoken out for the welfare of immigrants and against the war in Iran—and drawn the ire of some American conservatives in the process—Pope Leo XIV is now calling on the world to safeguard human dignity in the AI era.
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