Excerpts from Pope Leo XIV's manifesto about humanity in the AI era
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for the regulation of artificial intelligence. He emphasizes that developers should prioritize the common good over profit. The encyclical, titled 'Magnifica humanitas,' addresses the impact of AI on various aspects of human life.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence.
- ▪He urged developers to work for the common good rather than for profit.
- ▪The encyclical was presented at the Vatican on May 25, 2026.
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Excerpts from Pope Leo XIV’s sweeping manifesto about humanity in the AI era 1 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war. Read More 2 of 4 | Pope Leo XIV, talks to Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah, right, and theologian Anna Rowlands, left, during the presentation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” at the Vatican, Monday, May 25, 2026.
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