The unexpected visionary: Pope Francis on AI, humanity, and the future of work
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During his papacy, Pope Francis brought this moral perspective on AI to the world stage, shaping dialogue well beyond the Vatican. Last year, he delivered a powerful address on AI to world leaders at the G7 summit, noting the dawn of a “cognitive industrial revolution” and calling for “ethical inspiration” to guide AI. In remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos, he urged the global elite to prioritize human dignity over efficiency, and to ensure AI progress benefits all. And through thought-provoking essays such as Antiqua et Nova (Latin for “old and new”), the Vatican under Pope Francis emphasized that AI must serve humanity, not substitute for it.
It is not surprising for a faith leader to emphasize the human stakes of change. What set Pope Francis apart was his embrace of AI’s full complexity. At a time when many debates narrow AI to either boundless opportunity or inevitable harm, Pope Francis called for a more nuanced understanding that recognized both the promise and the peril, and underscored society’s ability to shape the direction of AI. ...
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