Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit
Pontiff says artificial intelligence must remain at service of people in first official papal visit to country in 18 years
TL;DR
- Pope Leo warns that artificial intelligence could lead to a loss of humanity and emphasizes the need for ethical discernment.
- He stated that new technologies must serve humanity and not become instruments of domination or injustice.
- The Pope criticized world leaders who invoke the law when it suits them and disregard it when it restrains them.
- Concerns were raised about trends promoting genetic manipulation, surrogacy, organ trade, and assisted dying.
- Pope Leo urged France to be a champion of peace and called for an end to indifference to the pain caused by war.
- He will meet with victims of clerical sex abuse in Lourdes.
- The visit coincides with discussions on compensation for victims of abuse within the French Catholic Church.