Pope Leo XIV has called for the ethical use of artificial intelligence, urging experts to ensure that technological advancement serves the dignity of the human person and the common good.
His message was addressed to participants of the Second Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Corporate Governance, held June 19–20 in Rome and at the Vatican.
In his message, the Pope affirmed that while AI is a remarkable product of human genius, it is “above all else a tool” that must be guided by human intention.
He acknowledged its benefits, particularly in fields like healthcare and social inclusion, but warned that without ethical grounding, AI risks being used to manipulate, exclude, or incite division.
The Holy Father stressed the Church’s desire to participate in this global conversation, offering a moral lens centered on the integral development of individuals and societies. Beyond material benefits, he said, AI must respect the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural dimensions of the human person.
Quoting the late Pope Francis, Leo XIV warned of a growing “eclipse of the sense of what is human” in today's digital world. He cautioned that while generative AI has opened new possibilities, it also challenges humanity’s ability to recognize truth, beauty, and meaning—qualities essential to human dignity.
Particular concern was raised about the impact of AI on children and young people. While they now have unprecedented access to information, the Pope reminded participants that data alone does not constitute wisdom.
True intelligence, he said, involves openness to life’s deeper questions and a pursuit of truth and goodness.
Pope Leo XIV concluded his message by urging that AI be developed in a way that fosters intergenerational learning and solidarity.
He encouraged experts to guide young people in integrating ethical values into their choices and invoked blessings of wisdom, peace, and joy for all working for a more human-centered future.
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