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Now I’ll have to baptize myself Catholic’: Social media reacts to Pope Leo’s surprisingly poignant warning about AI
A 42,000-word letter by the leader of the Catholic Church is resonating with modern readers in ways that speak to the unique anxieties of our era.
Given its profound implications for the workforce, the environment, and humankind as a whole, it’s no surprise that almost everyone has an opinion on artificial intelligence these days, including the pope.
Less than a year after his election, Pope Leo XIV just released his first encyclical, a pastoral letter aimed to offer guidance.
Titled Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, the 42,300-word letter offers a glimpse into the pope’s stance on AI, highlighting various concerns over the dangers of technology as well as a need for safeguards to be put in place.
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