Pope Leo to deliver first address on artificial intelligence on May 25
Pope Leo to deliver first address on artificial intelligence on May 25
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 11:22:00
Source Domain: www.thenews.com.pk
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First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence: Pope Leo XIV will deliver an address on May 25, his first in-depth text focusing on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Title and Content: The encyclical will be titled “Magnifica Humanitas” and it will outline concerns regarding the use of AI, particularly in warfare and its impact on workers’ rights.
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Public Presentation: Pope Leo will participate in a Vatican presentation of his text, a departure from traditional protocol where Vatican officials usually present such documents.
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Inclusion of AI Expert: Chris Olah, co-founder of AI company Anthropic, will join the presentation, reflecting the document’s focus on AI ethics and restrictions on military applications.
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Protection of Human Person: The encyclical aims to address “the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.”
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Historical and Social Context: This is the first time a Catholic Church leader is directly addressing technological risks associated with AI, following the pope’s previous warnings against the use of AI in warfare and labor rights concerns.
