The Pope stirs hope for an AI backlash
Pope Leo XIV has raised concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, calling for major government regulation to prevent potential digital servitude. He warned that AI could reduce humans to mere cogs in a system dominated by technology and big corporations. The encyclical has sparked discussions on the need for public awareness and mobilization against the challenges posed by AI.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical addresses the risks of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for regulation.
- ▪He warned that AI could lead to mass unemployment and inequality, creating a new ruling class of tech billionaires.
- ▪The encyclical has been welcomed by AI experts who believe it will raise public awareness about the challenges of AI.
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Open this photo in gallery:Pope Leo XIV speaks during the presentation of 'Magnifica humanitas,' his first encyclical, focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, at the Vatican's Aula Nuova del Sinodo on Monday.Yara Nardi/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPope Leo XIV sounded the alarm against AI this week. It’s a good thing he did because from our government you don’t get a sense of any alarm. In a 42,300-word encyclical, the pontiff said the risk is that with the AI tidal wave humans will be reduced “to mere cogs.” His pontifications made a compelling case for major government regulation and global constraints to prevent digital servitude.
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