Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
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Publish Date: 2026-05-27 08:46:00
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- Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas,” on May 25, addressing the social and moral implications of artificial intelligence.
- The encyclical frames AI as a potential force that can dehumanize and concentrate power.
- The document uses the term “disarm” to describe a balanced relationship between technology and society, emphasizing that preventing AI from dominating humanity does not mean rejecting technology.
- The encyclical, which runs approximately 42,300 words, calls for safeguards to protect human dignity, promote social justice, and avoid widening inequality.
- Coverage highlights the pope’s critique of the concentrated power of technology companies and appeals for broader democratic and moral oversight of AI.
