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Pope Leo XIV urges action on AI dangers

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Pope Leo XIV told journalists on Sept. 28 that experts' warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence should be taken seriously. Speaking after a four day trip to France, the pope stated he is not in a state of panic regarding the technology, but he urged governments, technology companies, and the public to ensure technological development serves humanity.

The pope previously addressed these concerns in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which focuses on the role of AI in society and the protection of human dignity. He noted that since the publication of the document, the Vatican has received contact from various professionals interested in the subject.

To manage these developments, the Vatican formed a commission on artificial intelligence. This group initially began coordinating AI use within Vatican City and examining its risks and benefits, but it now works to promote dialogue and investigation to prevent the technology from harming humanity or excluding people from important decisions.

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