The Pope who challenges algorithms: “Artificial Intelligence must be disarmed”
The Pope who challenges algorithms: “Artificial Intelligence must be disarmed”
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Publish Date: 2026-05-29 11:46:00
Source Domain: exaudi.org
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Pope Leo XIV has broken tradition by personally attending the presentation of his encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” after a year of listening to various stakeholders.
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The encyclical asserts that Artificial Intelligence is neither inherently evil nor a solution, and should be “disarmed” to prevent exclusion, inequality, and social dominance.
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The Pope warns against war algorithms, calling them unjust and urging a shift from the “just war” concept to emphasizing multilateralism and diplomacy.
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“Magnifica Humanitas” makes a historic “Mea Culpa” for the Church’s past stance on slavery and advocates against technological discrimination, especially in the workforce and against minorities and women.
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The document echoes Leo XIII’s doctrine of social justice and will be a major topic during the upcoming papal visit to Spain.