The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo, said that concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, calling for concrete action to address the issue.
In his remarks, the Pope urged governments, scientists and technology companies to work together on safeguards that protect human dignity and the common good as AI systems become increasingly powerful.
He warned that while AI offers many benefits, it also poses potential threats to privacy, employment and social cohesion, and that these challenges cannot be dismissed as mere hype.
The Vatican has a history of engaging with emerging technologies, having previously issued statements on the ethical use of digital tools and the importance of moral guidance in the digital age.
Pope Leo’s comments arrive amid a growing international debate over how to regulate AI, with policymakers in Europe, the United States and elsewhere seeking frameworks to manage its societal impact.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
