Pope Leo Unveils His Encyclical: AI Has ‘Even Greater Consequences’ Than Industrial Revolution| National Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV personally attended the presentation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” in Vatican City, a rare uncustomary gesture.
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic’s co-founder, Christopher Olah, attended and expressed gratitude for the Church’s engagement in ethics surrounding AI.
The Pope emphasized the great impact of new technologies, particularly AI, on various aspects of human life and emphasized the need for moral considerations in their development.
Pope Leo XIV drew a parallel between the impact of AI and the Industrial Revolution while stressing on the evolving nature of war technologies.
The encyclical aims to reaffirm human values in a technologically driven society and calls for ethical control and scrutiny over autonomous weapons and biased algorithms.
The drafting process of the encyclical included listening sessions with scientists, engineers, politicians, parents, teachers, and voices concerned about technological misuse.
The Pope likened the moral disarmament of AI to the long-standing efforts for nuclear disarmament, emphasizing the need for public control and moral guidance in technological advancements.
The presentation was attended by prominent figures including Cardinals and theologians who emphasized the role of different sectors in addressing technological challenges ethically.

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