The Vatican Issues First AI Encyclical: Pope Leo XIV Warns of Risks to 'Magnificent Humanity'
Pope Leo XIV has released 'Magnifica humanitas,' the first-ever papal encyclical dedicated to artificial intelligence. Co-presented by Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah, the document warns that AI could erode human creativity and personal connection while facilitating automated warfare. The Pope called for the technology to be placed at the service of the 'common good,' marking a significant intervention from the Catholic Church into global tech governance.
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What is the name of the first papal encyclical on AI, released in May 2026?