Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope Leo says
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Pope warns AI must not undermine human dignity in address to Catholic influencers
Pope Leo XIV Urges Social Media Influencers to Protect Human Dignity Amid Rise of AI
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Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong message on the ethical use of artificial intelligence, urging Catholic social media influencers to safeguard human dignity as the digital world rapidly evolves. Says Pope Leo
“Nothing born from human creativity should be used to diminish another’s dignity,” Pope Leo declared, emphasising that technological advancement, including AI, must benefit all of humanity.
Call to Defend Human Connection in a Digital Era
The Pope highlighted what he called a “new era” in communication, stressing the importance of preserving people’s capacity to listen, speak, and engage with one another authentically—values he said were under threat in the age of artificial intelligence.
“We must work together to shape a new way of thinking and speaking, one rooted in love,” he said, urging influencers to use their platforms to reach out to those who are suffering and spiritually searching.
“Be agents of communion,” he added, “breaking through the walls of division, selfishness, and polarization.”
Church Seen as Moral Guide in Age of AI
This latest speech adds to a growing series of public interventions by Pope Leo XIV since his election in May, many of which have focused on technology’s growing influence and the Church’s role in promoting ethical standards.
In his first Sunday address as pontiff, the Pope warned that the rise of AI and other scientific breakthroughs reinforces the Church’s responsibility to stand for justice and human dignity.
A Historic Papacy from America
Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago in 1955, is the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent, he studied mathematics at Villanova University in 1977 before being ordained in 1982.
Though he spent much of his early priesthood in Peru, he maintained close ties to his home city, returning regularly to serve local communities. The Pope, who holds dual Peruvian nationality, is widely praised for his grassroots ministry among the poor and marginalised.
His commitment to inclusivity and social justice has shaped his leadership approach, especially as he addresses emerging global challenges such as AI.
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