This Pope Weighed in on Modern Tech as Media Forever Changed
Pope Leo XIV recently addressed the implications of artificial intelligence, echoing concerns raised by Pope Pius XII about emerging technologies. Both popes warned of the potential dangers these technologies pose to humanity and the need for ethical considerations. Leo emphasized the importance of ensuring that technology serves humanity rather than dominating it.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.
- ▪Pope Pius XII previously warned about the dangers of new media like movies and television in 1957.
- ▪Both popes highlighted the need for moral guidance in the face of technological advancements.
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