Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifesto
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a significant manifesto on artificial intelligence titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' on May 25, 2026. The document aims to address the ethical and social challenges posed by rapidly advancing AI technology. This encyclical is expected to be as influential as previous papal documents on pressing global issues.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV has warned of the dangers of AI since his election in 2025.
- ▪The manifesto will be presented at the Vatican and attended by experts from the AI field.
- ▪Pope Leo has criticized the military use of AI and the environmental impact of rare earth element extraction.
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Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifestoSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPope Leo has repeatedly warned of the dangers of AI since his election in 2025.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 25, 2026, 10:27 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 10:27 AMVATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV will release on May 25 his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide.The US Pope will attend the presentation of the “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) encyclical at the Vatican in person – a first for the Catholic Church.He will be joined not only by officials from the Holy See but experts including the co-founder of the American start-up Anthropic, a key player in the booming AI…
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