Pope urges lawmakers to put humans first in AI policy
Pope Leo XIV addressed the International Catholic Legislators Network in Rome, urging lawmakers to craft AI laws that uplift people and protect human dignity. He warned that rapid AI development risks new forms of technological dependence, leaving poorer nations reliant on richer ones, and that social media algorithms can dominate visibility and public discourse. The pope also cautioned that AI could erode family life by reducing relationships to data and creating economic precarity, and he asked lawmakers to strengthen marriage and support parents. His remarks follow prior calls for moral discernment and a May letter on AI's impact on workforce, environment, and democracy.
Pope called for AI laws prioritizing human dignity and family
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The pope has focused on AI since early in his papacy. He issued a May letter on AI effects and drew public responses. Lawmakers may now consider laws that aim to limit dependence and protect families.
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