Pope calls for regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” emphasizing its role for the common good rather than profit.
He denounced the “culture of power” driving the AI race, particularly in the development of remote warfare, stating that it is not permissible to entrust lethal decisions to AI systems.
Leo issued warnings about the concentration of AI power and data in the hands of a few, highlighting potential dangers, especially to children and the vulnerable, and called for external regulation.
The pope urged AI developers and political leaders to use ethical and spiritual guidelines to ensure technology serves humans instead of degrading them.
“Magnifica Humanitas” is expected to become a benchmark in the debate over AI, with experts predicting it will influence policymakers, researchers, and the public on AI’s impact.
The encyclical denounces AI’s role in accelerating the “normalization of war,” calls for transparency and accountability in AI decision-making processes, and extends the Catholic Church’s social justice teachings to the digital revolution.

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