A new Vatican document offered AI guidelines on sectors such as warfare, education, and healthcare. View on euronews

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

The Vatican on Tuesday called for governments to keep a close eye on the development of artificial intelligence, warning the technology contained "the shadow of evil" in its ability to spread misinformation.

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.