Pope Leo has warned that artificial intelligence represents a new form of colonialism, where data is appropriated by a few powerful entities. He stated that AI, in the hands of profit-driven individuals or groups, can dominate not just bodies but also critical information like health flows and demographic data. The Pope drew a parallel between this data appropriation and historical colonial practices, referring to data as the "new rare earths of power." AI
IMPACT AI's concentration in the hands of a few powerful entities could lead to new forms of exploitation and control, mirroring historical colonialism.
RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece by a public figure on the societal impact of AI, rather than a direct AI release or research.
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