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Pope Leo XIV Addresses AI in New Encyclical
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- →The Catholic Church is positioning itself as a moral authority in AI ethics.
- →The encyclical highlights the need for legal frameworks and oversight in AI development.
- →It emphasizes the risks of monopolistic control and the importance of human-friendly AI.
Pope Leo XIV has issued an encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' addressing the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The document, aimed at the Church's 1.4 billion members, warns against the monopolistic control of AI by private companies and stresses the need for robust legal frameworks and independent oversight. By likening the AI revolution to the Industrial Revolution, the Pope underscores the importance of moral guidance in technological development. This marks a significant step by the Catholic Church to influence the discourse on AI ethics and governance.
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