Pope Leo XIV addresses the ethical implications of artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV has addressed the Pontifical Academy for Life regarding the future of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the technology's trajectory is not predetermined but depends on human responsibility. During a dialogue organized with the Future of Life Institute, the Pontiff argued that technology must serve human purposes and protect human dignity against the threats of automation.

The Pope rejected the notion of granting legal personality or rights to artificial systems, stating that machines lack human experiences, bodies, and the capacity to feel emotions such as joy, pain, love, or responsibility. He cautioned against a "technocratic pride" and warned that technology should not become a new Tower of Babel driven by commercial dominance. Instead, he suggested that digital tools should be used to foster human fraternity and serve the mission of the Church.