'Technology is never neutral': Pope Leo XIV criticises 'culture of power' driving AI race, and refuses to be taken in by consciousness claims
Pope Leo XIV has issued his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', calling for the regulation of artificial intelligence and criticizing the 'culture of power' that drives its development. He emphasizes that technology is not neutral and reflects the values of those who create and use it. The Pope warns against the moral implications of AI, particularly in warfare, and urges the industry to prioritize the common good over profit.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical calls for safeguarding human dignity in the age of AI.
- ▪He criticizes the deregulation efforts in the AI industry, stating that technology reflects the values of its creators.
- ▪The Pope highlights the dangers of AI in warfare, warning it can dehumanize victims and lower the threshold for violence.
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Software AI 'Technology is never neutral': Pope Leo XIV criticises 'culture of power' driving AI race, and refuses to be taken in by consciousness claims News By Jess Kinghorn published 26 May 2026 Finding common ground in unexpected places. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As an atheist, you won't see me at Mass, but I'll gladly welcome the Pope as another AI-sceptic ally.
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