The Pope, Anthropic, and the Weight of Rerum Novarum
The Pope will present a significant encyclical on artificial intelligence titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' on May 25. This document is seen as a response to the ethical implications of AI, drawing parallels to the historical encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' on labor and capitalism. The involvement of Anthropic's co-founder, Christopher Olah, adds complexity to the event, especially given the company's legal disputes with the U.S. government over military access to its technology.
- ▪The encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' will be the first papal document addressing artificial intelligence.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV signed the encyclical on the 135th anniversary of 'Rerum Novarum', which shaped Catholic social teaching.
- ▪Christopher Olah's presence at the Vatican suggests a potential alignment between the Church and safety-focused AI companies.
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