AI, the Papacy, and a 19th Century Vision — What Happens When Technology Meets Theology?
AI, the Papacy, and a 19th Century Vision — What Happens When Technology Meets Theology?
In a striking blend of past and future, the Vatican recently hosted a conference that drew inspiration from Pope Leo XIII’s vision of “two powers” — faith and reason — working in harmony. The twist? The conversation centered on artificial intelligence.
This isn’t just symbolic. As AI becomes more embedded in decision-making, ethics, and human interaction, institutions like the Catholic Church are grappling with its spiritual, social, and moral implications. And they’re doing it out loud — inviting tech leaders, ethicists, and theologians to the table.
For lawyers and policymakers, it’s a reminder that AI governance isn’t just about regulatory compliance. It’s about values, trust, and the long arc of how we want technology to shape humanity. Even secular institutions can learn from this approach: bring moral frameworks into the design room, not just the review phase.
The church may not dictate AI policy, but it’s asking the right questions — questions many tech companies are still avoiding.
Full article here: https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-vision-papacy-artificial-intelligence-36d29e37a11620b594b9b7c0574cc358
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