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Pope Leo XIV calls for AI to be 'disarmed' amid ethical concerns

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Pope Leo XIV has called for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence, warning of potential "new forms of slavery" and the ethical implications of advanced technology. He specifically cautioned against entrusting lethal decisions to AI in warfare, stating that no algorithm can make war morally acceptable and that the concept of "just war" is now outdated. The Pope's remarks were made during the presentation of his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas." AI

IMPACT Religious leaders are increasingly weighing in on AI ethics, highlighting the growing societal concern over its development and deployment.

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’

    Pope Leo called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology on Monday, and warned of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. The “just war” theory – espoused recently by the Trump administration – was “outdated…

  2. Email — The Rundown AI TIER_1 English(EN) · bounces+31366032-637c-8d9utci1mq15fs7p9a4h=kill-the-newsletter.com@em8370.daily.therundown.ai (bounces+31366032-637c-8d9utci1mq15fs7p9a4h=kill-the-newsletter.com@em8370.daily.therundown.ai) ·

    ✝️ The Pope wants AI 'disarmed'

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  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Pope Leo XIV urges that # AI be "disarmed" to protect humanity. He emphasizes the urgent need for attention and action as AI increasingly impacts our lives and

    Pope Leo XIV urges that # AI be "disarmed" to protect humanity. He emphasizes the urgent need for attention and action as AI increasingly impacts our lives and even warfare. This call highlights the moral and ethical challenges posed by rapid technological advancements.⁠ ⁠ Pope L…

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