Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation
Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical on artificial intelligence at the Vatican, inviting Christopher Olah from Anthropic to speak. This event signifies a new partnership between the Catholic Church and the tech industry, focusing on AI safety and ethical principles. The Vatican's engagement with AI has evolved from a moral observer to an active participant in discussions about the future of technology and humanity.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical marks a significant alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
- ▪Anthropic was founded by former OpenAI researchers with a focus on AI safety and ethical development.
- ▪The Vatican's involvement in AI ethics began with the Rome Call for AI Ethics in 2020, promoting transparency and accountability.
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Daniele PolidoroBusinessMay 26, 2026 4:46 PMWhy the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical PresentationPope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.Pope Leo at the presentation of his first encyclical in the Vatican: Magnifica Humanitas.Photograph: Elisabetta Trevisan/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhen Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical on artificial intelligence at the Vatican on Monday, he invited Christopher Olah, cofounder of Anthropic, to speak. The move signaled an unprecedented alliance between the Catholic church and Silicon Valley.
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