Pope Francis issues AI warning as Vatican draws up new rules - The document warns that AI is not a substitute for ‘authentic human relationships’

AI is itself a product of human intelligence, not an equal or superior form of intelligence, the document stresses.

A lengthy note by two Vatican dicasteries aims to prevent the line between humans and machines from becoming “blurred.” Following several recent interventions by Pope Francis on artificial intelligence,

Pope Francis reminded the audience that Catholic communications is something that must extend beyond Church boundaries.

Pope Francis says AI – artificial intelligence – poses “a unique set of questions and challenges” for humanity.

A Vatican document provides ethical guidelines for AI use across sectors, emphasizing that AI should complement human intelligence. It warns of AI's role in warfare, human relationships, and privacy.

Pope Francis on Thursday urged political, economic and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to keep close oversight of the development of artificial intelligence, warning the technology can exacerbate a growing "crisis of truth".

He praised the technology, but urged governments and businesses to “exercise due diligence and vigilance”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While the Catholic Church supports technological development as a result of God-given human creativity, "AI is intended to imitate the human intelligence that designed it, thus posing a unique set of questions and challenges," the pope said in his message.

Pope Francis said Monday that he is more concerned about the development of human intelligence than artificial intelligence. Speaking to Church communications professionals in the Clementine Hall ...

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for an ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in his message to world leaders