Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo has unveiled a new encyclical titled "Magnifica Humanitas," marking the Vatican's formal entry into the global discourse on artificial intelligence. The encyclical warns that AI, if left unchecked, could become a tool for "domination, exclusion and death." Pope Leo is advocating for the "disarming" of AI, emphasizing the need to prevent "new forms of slavery" that could arise from its unchecked development. He insists that ownership of AI data should not be solely in private hands, cautioning against a relentless pursuit of more powerful algorithms and larger datasets driven by geopolitical or commercial interests. The encyclical highlights the urgent need for moral limits and governmental/institutional oversight on rapidly advancing AI technology to ensure it serves humanity rather than posing existential risks.