Anthropic Cofounder Chris Olah's Remarks on Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas"
Chris Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, spoke at the Vatican about Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI, titled "Magnifica humanitas." He emphasized the importance of external voices in AI development to ensure safety and ethical considerations. Olah raised concerns about the global impact of AI, particularly on the poor and the need for shared benefits across nations.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical on AI titled "Magnifica humanitas" on May 25, 2026.
- ▪Chris Olah highlighted the need for external oversight in AI development to address ethical concerns.
- ▪Olah raised questions about the potential displacement of labor due to AI and the importance of sharing its benefits globally.
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AnnouncementsAnthropic co-founder Chris Olah's remarks on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica humanitas"May 25, 2026On Monday May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical on the topic of AI: "Magnifica humanitas: On safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial Intelligence." Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah was invited to speak at the presentation of the encyclical in the Vatican City, doing so as part of Anthropic’s initiative to widen the conversation on the important questions raised by AI. Below are his full remarks.—Holy Father,Your Eminences,Your Excellencies,Distinguished Speakers,Ladies and Gentlemen,Good morning to all of you.
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