Pope Leo XIV calls for ethical AI use during Uruguay visit

During a visit to the Catholic University of Uruguay in Montevideo, Pope Leo XIV addressed educators and students regarding the risks of dehumanization posed by rapid technological advancement. He emphasized that human dignity must prevail over algorithmic efficiency, urging educational institutions to promote the wise use of artificial intelligence.

The Pontiff noted a paradox where intelligence is increasingly attributed to computational systems while the inalienable dignity of the human person is often overlooked. He called for a harmony of technical, emotional, social, spiritual, and ecological intelligences within the educational process.

In a separate address during a prayer vigil at Estadio Centenario, the Pope also discussed the challenges of secularization in Uruguay. He suggested that the experience of Uruguayan Catholics, living as a minority in a highly secularized society, could serve as a model for other Christian communities facing religious indifference.