Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation
Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
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The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Read full articlePope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
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.
The pope has used his first encyclical to issue an unusually blunt warning on artificial intelligence, saying AI must be “disarmed” and stripped of the logics that turn it into a tool of domination, manipulation, and automated killing. In a…
FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday Pope Leo set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical - a special paper letter that's sent to bishops int he Roman Catholic Church - was presented to the world, alongside Anthropic's Chris Olah, an attempt to demonstrate the possible dialogue between AI scientists and the rest of the world. Analysts are already comparing Leo's document to Pope Francis' 2015 climate encyclical that sparked global political debate.
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The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
“Magnifica Humanitas” was measured and cautious.