Pope Leo Will Unveil New AI Encyclical—With Top Anthropic Exec Playing Role
Pope Leo Will Unveil New AI Encyclical—With Top Anthropic Exec Playing Role
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 11:04:00
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- Pope Leo XIV will present his first encyclical letter, “Magnifica humanitas,” on May 25th, focusing on “preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.”
- The encyclical will be discussed alongside multiple speakers, including Chris Olah, co-founder of AI company Anthropic, who has previously cautioned against the dangerous use of AI.
- The Vatican has created a study group on AI to examine its effects on human beings and the Church’s concern for human dignity.
- Tensions exist between the Vatican, particularly Pope Leo XIV, and the Trump administration, which has criticized the Pope’s anti-war and pro-Iranian stance.
- Anthropic faces contention with the Trump administration over its opposition to the use of AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weaponry, leading to threats of national security risks and lawsuits.
- In a recent speech, Pope Leo XIV warned against the use of AI in warfare, calling for better regulation to prevent human responsibility absolvement and conflict exacerbation.
- Chris Olah, with an estimated net worth of $7 billion, has criticized past Trump administration policies on immigration.
