Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical to address AI and faith

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Pope Leo XIV is expected to sign his first encyclical after beginning his second year as leader of the Catholic faith.
The encyclical is anticipated to focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the church and the lives of the faithful.
An encyclical outlines the church’s position on doctrine, morality, or social issues and is a significant message within the church, though it does not carry the weight of infallible dogma.
Pope Leo XIV has spoken frequently about AI and has been included in TIME’s list of the most influential people in AI.
Dr. Andrew Chesnut notes the significance of the pope addressing AI, especially in the context of recent chatbot innovations.
Pope Leo XIV has cautioned against using AI to prepare homilies or to seek social media “likes,” emphasizing the need for true human growth.
He has urged students to use AI prudently, ensuring that they can still think, create, and act independently if AI were to disappear.
The pope follows the path of Pope Francis who established AI guidelines and monitoring structures at the Vatican.
The Vatican is expected to release the encyclical in the next few weeks.

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