QtrendsPope Leo's encyclical calls for AI disarmament and regulation
Pope Leo released his first encyclical since becoming pontiff last year, urging robust global regulation of artificial intelligence and warning of "new digital slaveries." Citing Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, the Pope called for AI to be "disarmed" and to serve humanity rather than concentrate power. The document is being described as a major teaching on the future of humanity and technology. Critics and commentators note the encyclical's focus is less about the technical aspects of AI and more about moral and social implications.
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The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI
(TechCrunch)
Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must “disarm” AI
(Ars Technica)
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