Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV issued a papal encyclical urging leaders to protect humanity against disruptive effects of artificial intelligence (A.I.).
The encyclical emphasized safeguarding human dignity and agency against technological advancements that could threaten human roles.
It called for government regulation of A.I. companies, protection and retraining for at-risk workers, and educational efforts about A.I. ethics.
Leo highlighted the need for A.I. to protect children from harmful online content and ensure humans remain responsible for A.I-driven decisions, especially weapons.
The encyclical articulated the importance of retaining a fundamental social role for all human beings, cautioning against a paradox of material progress and anthropological regression.
Leo symbolized dialogue between spiritual and technological worlds by presenting the document alongside Christopher Olah, co-founder of an A.I. company, Anthropic.
The document draws comparisons to earlier Catholic social teachings, particularly “Rerum Novarum,” which dealt with the disruptions caused by the Industrial Revolution.
The encyclical also included an apology for the Vatican’s historical involvement in the institution of slavery.

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