The Pope isn’t AGI-pilled

Source: The Verge

Pope Leo XIV Issues AI Encyclical

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled an encyclical letter addressing the societal implications of artificial intelligence. The letter, titled Magnifica Humanitas, warned that “the use of AI is never a purely technical matter: when it enters processes that affect people’s lives, it touches on rights, opportunities, status and freedom.” Alongside him was Anthropic co‑founder and interpretability team lead Christopher Olah, representing a partnership between the Catholic Church and one of the biggest players in AI.

Industry Reactions

The letter elicited a wide range of reactions from within and around the tech industry, with many commentators noting its significance for the future of AI governance.

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