Pope Leo XIV says AI must serve humanity, not the powerful few

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Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical warns AI risks widening inequality, weakening democracy, and undermining humanity.
The document calls to 'disarm AI' by removing it from military/economic interests and imposing stricter regulations.
It criticizes Big Tech for concentrating power in few hands, exacerbating digital divides and social injustice.
AI must prioritize human dignity, serving the common good with ethical principles integrated from the start.
The pope highlights dangers like loss of human interaction, over-reliance on machines, and threats to employment.
It warns of 'new colonialism' through data appropriation and exploitation in AI development.
The encyclical advocates for broad participation, education on AI, and transparent, shared benefits of innovation.
It rejects transhumanist philosophies, emphasizing human flourishing within limitations and infinite dignity.
Military use of AI should have human oversight, traceability, and international laws to prevent automated warfare.
The document draws on Catholic social teaching, focusing on solidarity, social justice, and care for future generations.

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