Bangkok Post – Pope urges ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV condemned the race for AI dominance in military applications, emphasizing that entrusting lethal decisions to technology is impermissible.
He declared the “just war” theory, notably employed by the Trump administration, as outdated.
The manifesto “Magnifica Humanitas” highlighted ethical and social challenges posed by AI, aiming to “disarm” it from the mindset of “armed competition.”
Pope Leo XIV highlighted the hidden exploitation and environmental damage behind AI, warning of new forms of slavery linked to its development.
The papal encyclical calls for AI to be “human-friendly,” accessible to all, and open to discussion and debate, distancing itself from the current profit-driven AI race.
The Holy See’s 2020 “Rome Appeal for an AI Ethic” was echoed in “Magnifica Humanitas,” reinforcing the Church’s commitment to human dignity in artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV’s document might have significant influence similar to Pope Francis’s 2015 climate manifesto “Laudato Si.”
The papal teachings emphasize moral responsibility in AI development, urging prevention of technological dominance over humanity.

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