Nobel Laureates sign Rome Declaration on Nuclear Weapons and AI
Nobel Laureates sign Rome Declaration on Nuclear Weapons and AI
Publish Date: 2026-07-16 06:03:00
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- Rome Declaration Signature: Notable figures including Nobel laureates, international experts, scientists, religious leaders, and former heads of state gathered to sign the “Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace” at Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
- Focus on Global Challenges: The declaration addresses challenges posed by nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence and calls for renewed international cooperation to promote peace.
- Inspiration from Papal Encyclical: The event was inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnafica humanitas, emphasizing the safeguarding of the human person in the age of AI.
- Noble Assembly and Vatican Host: The Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War, hosted by the Vatican from July 14-15, culminated in the declaration signing on July 16 at Rome’s City Hall.
- Cardinal Reina’s Statement: Cardinal Baldo Reina emphasized that AI and nuclear decisions must remain under meaningful human control to ensure the survival and dignity of humanity.
- Professor Gross’s Warning: Nobel laureate Professor David Gross highlighted the increased dangers of nuclear arms and called for immediate policies to reduce these risks.
- Call for Global Consciousness: Key figures stressed the need for global awareness and moral action in addressing the existential risks posed by AI and nuclear weapons.
- Support from Peace Ambassador: Sharon Stone supported the declaration, pointing out the need for moral efforts as machines’ capacities grow, and asserted that human dignity transcends any algorithmic control.
