Artificial Intelligence Ethics Highlighted in Spanish Opinion Pieces

Two recent Spanish opinion pieces examine the ethical and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). One article recommends the Netflix series “Futuro desierto,” set in Chiapas, which dramatizes AI‑generated android companions designed to aid grieving individuals and raises concerns about manipulation of public opinion through algorithms. The author reflects on a papal encyclical that frames AI as a moral challenge rather than a technological opposition.

The second piece, delivered at a meeting with the Archbishop of Seville, outlines AI’s transformative potential in health, education, agriculture and climate forecasting, while warning of risks such as student dependency, job displacement, concentration of power among a few firms, deep‑fake disinformation, autonomous weapons, and the high energy consumption of AI systems. Both writers stress that responsibility rests on developers, users and regulators to ensure AI serves humanity rather than undermines empathy, critical thinking and moral accountability.