Pope Leo XIV, Inspired by Leo XIII, Links AI Threats to Human Dignity and Labor Rights to Church’s Mission

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Published May 14, 2025, 05:10 AM

Pope Leo XIV, in his first official address to the College of Cardinals and media, revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) influenced his choice of papal name, drawing a parallel to Pope Leo XIII who led during the first Industrial Revolution. He emphasized that the Church faces a new revolution with AI and highlighted the importance of responsible and ethical use of this technology. The new pontiff identified AI as a major challenge for humanity, particularly concerning threats to human dignity, labor rights, and justice. He compared the current AI revolution to the 19th-century industrial changes when Pope Leo XIII defended workers' dignity against mechanization. Pope Leo XIV urged for responsibility and discernment in AI deployment, warning about risks such as deepfakes and AI-driven warfare. His vision positions the Catholic Church's social mission as central to addressing AI's societal impacts, advocating an ethical approach to its development and use.

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#Tecnología | In his first speech to the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV linked artificial intelligence to the social doctrine of the Church, proposing an ethical approach to its challenges. 🇻🇦 https://t.co/44gEI7sDm5