Pope urges AI regulation, developers to work for common good rather than profit
Pope Leo XIV has called for strict regulation of artificial intelligence, urging developers to prioritize the common good over profit. In his encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas,' he criticized the concentration of power in the tech industry and the dangers it poses to society. The document is expected to serve as a significant reference point in the ongoing debate about the ethical implications of AI technology.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence, calling for robust regulation.
- ▪He denounced the culture of power driving AI development and emphasized the need for ethical guidelines.
- ▪The encyclical is anticipated to become a benchmark in discussions about AI's impact on humanity.
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Open this photo in gallery:Pope Leo XIV during the presentation of 'Magnifica Humanitas,' his first encyclical, focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, at the Vatican's Aula Nuova del Sinodo, Monday.Yara Nardi/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPope 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.“Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), Leo’s first encyclical, has been eagerly awaited ever since history’s first U.S.-born pope announced days after his election that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity…
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