AI ‘needs to be disarmed’: Pope Leo’s warning sparks global debate

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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical calls for artificial intelligence to be “disarmed,” emphasizing strict ethical boundaries to prevent machine-driven decision making from replacing human judgment.
He warns that rapid technological advancements could lead to personal isolation and diminish the human bonds foundational to society.
Pastor Ray Miller from First Baptist Church in Abilene reacts by expressing concern about AI being used as substitutes for human companionship and reflecting on the meaning of being human in the 21st century.
The church adopts a cautious approach towards AI, primarily using it for supplemental research purposes, and foresees learning from other early-adopting congregations about the implications of AI.
Miller references the biblical story of the Tower of Babel and Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem, suggesting that collaboration with God and others is essential in using technology to build a harmonious society.
For Miller, the overarching objective is promoting a more reflective, slower pace of life to foster human connection and build a more peaceful world.

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