Vatican creates commission on artificial intelligence
Vatican creates commission on artificial intelligence
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Publish Date: 2026-05-19 10:42:00
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- The Vatican is creating an “Interdepartmental Commission on Artificial Intelligence” following approval from Pope Leo XIV.
- The commission will analyze the potential effects of artificial intelligence on humans and society.
- It will have representatives from various Vatican institutions.
- The topic of artificial intelligence is a recurring theme in Pope Leo XIV’s public appearances.
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for a balanced interaction between technology and humanity, cautioning about the risks of AI.
- The commission’s work aims to facilitate cooperation and information exchange among Vatican institutions on AI matters.
- The commission will also contribute to the Pope’s first major encyclical, possibly titled “Magnifica humanitas.”
- One Vatican institution will coordinate the commission’s activities during its first year.
