‘Bold decisions’: Key points from Pope’s AI manifesto
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. He emphasizes the need for responsible governance of AI to prevent it from dominating humanity and exacerbating social inequalities. The document calls for robust legal frameworks and highlights the importance of addressing the hidden exploitation within the digital economy.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', discusses the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence.
- ▪He advocates for responsible care in adopting AI, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks and oversight.
- ▪The Pope warns against the potential for AI to amplify existing inequalities and calls for a fight against new forms of exploitation.
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‘Bold decisions’: Key points from Pope’s AI manifestoSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPope Leo XIV says “disarming AI” does not mean rejecting technology, but “preventing it from dominating humanity”.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 25, 2026, 07:11 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 07:15 PMListenVATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical – a document which lays the basis for Church teaching and longer-term debate – sets out his thoughts mainly on the ethical questions raised by the boom of artificial intelligence.Here are the key quotes from the text, “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity):‘Disarming AI’“Calling for prudence, rigorous evaluation and even, at times, a slower pace in adopting AI does not mean opposing progress; instead, it is an exercise of responsible…
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