Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global AI Regulation in New Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has issued his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," advocating for binding international regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), including a ban on machines making lethal or irreversible decisions. According to BeInCrypto, the document highlights concerns over AI's potential to exacerbate inequality and evade public accountability due to the concentrated power of private developers. The encyclical addresses issues like disinformation, autonomous warfare, and worker displacement, urging for legal frameworks and independent oversight. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah's presence at the Vatican underscores the alignment of AI safety research with the Church's call for transparency and accountability.