Sr. Petrini: ‘Future of work doesn’t lie in machines, but in humanity’s moral decisions’
Sr. Petrini: ‘Future of work doesn’t lie in machines, but in humanity’s moral decisions’
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Publish Date: 2026-05-05 09:14:00
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- Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, emphasized during her keynote speech at an event on “AI and the Future of Work” in Rome that humanity’s moral decisions rather than machines will determine the future.
- The keynote formed part of a high-level dialogue between diverse stakeholders, including technologists, ethicists, policymakers, and academics, regarding artificial intelligence and its impact on work.
- Sister Petrini noted that while AI offers significant benefits and potential, there are crucial moral crossroads we must navigate to ensure technology serves humanity’s interests and upholds human and social values.
- She stressed that technology should not replace human beings, but should instead forge an alliance with humans based on responsibility, cooperation, and education.
- Sister Petrini argued that the future of work lies in the ethical choices and responsibility of humanity, which will determine whether AI ushers in greater justice and solidarity or leads to new inequalities.
- The event highlighted that while artificial intelligence brings many opportunities, it also poses risks such as excessive surveillance and intensified labor, which necessitate proactive, responsible, and inclusive approaches.
- Diverse perspectives from the attendees were shared, including reflections from ambassadors, theologians, ethicists, economists, and an AI expert about the impact of AI on labor markets and the ways to cultivate both technical and deeply human skills in the future.
