On May 27, 2026, Pope Leo XIV published an encyclical letter titled *Magnifica Humanitas*, which discusses the societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The Pope emphasized that the use of AI is not merely a technical issue, as it impacts people's rights, opportunities, status, and freedom. Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic and lead of the interpretability team, was present to represent a collaboration between the Catholic Church and the AI sector. The encyclical has generated various responses from the technology industry.
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Pope Leo XIV Releases Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical on May 27, 2026, addressing the societal implications of artificial intelligence. The letter highlights the importance of considering the impact of AI on human rights and freedoms, and it features a collaboration with Anthropic's Christopher Olah.
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