Pope Leo’s AI Critique Isn’t Just For Tech Bros | American Enterprise Institute
Pope Leo’s AI Critique Isn’t Just For Tech Bros | American Enterprise Institute
https://www.aei.org/op-eds/pope-leos-ai-critique-isnt-just-for-tech-bros/
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 11:35:00
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- Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical critiques the tech industry’s pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) as a reflection of flawed anthropology.
- The central issue is the modern view of humans as merely intellects, with bodies and relationships considered secondary or accidental.
- The tech industry, by promoting AI, perpetuates the flawed understanding of humans as mere computers, neglecting the relational and embodied nature of human identity.
- The danger lies not just in AI’s use but in the underlying belief that productivity and measurable contributions define personhood.
- There’s a risk that AI could erode the desire to form genuine human connections, exacerbating the alienation and loss of relational value in modern life.
