Artificial Intelligence
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New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more
Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI
Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Franciscan expert on artificial intelligence addresses its ethical challenges
Franciscan friar Paolo Benanti emphasized that “the reality we are facing is different from that of 10 or 15 years... Read more
A look at Vatican City’s new artificial intelligence law
The decree titled “Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence” was enacted by the Pontifical Commission of Vatican City State and came into... Read more
What’s next for AI in 2025? Catholic experts weigh in
CNA spoke with several leading Catholic experts on artificial intelligence to see where the technology might be headed in 2025. Read more
No, ‘AI Jesus’ isn’t actually hearing confessions: fact check
Numerous news reports have said that a new artificially intelligent “Jesus” has begun taking people’s confessions at a Catholic church... Read more
Cardinals test out virtual reality headsets at new AI-inspired jubilee art exhibit
The exhibit, titled “Interconnected Hearts: Taiwan Contemporary Art Exhibition 2024,” is hosted at the Republic of China’s Embassy to the... Read more
PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of... Read more
Microsoft president to unveil ‘AI-enhanced experience’ of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter. Read more
Sacred Heart shows path forward in AI era, Pope Francis says in new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’
Pope Francis released “Dilexit Nos,” the first encyclical on the Sacred Heart in nearly 70 years, arguing Catholic devotion offers... Read more
Pope Francis tells AI leaders: No machine should ever choose to take human life
In a message to an AI ethics conference in Hiroshima, Japan, the pope underlined that artificial intelligence has implications for... Read more
Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis at G7 Summit to discuss foreign policy, climate change
President Joe Biden privately met with Pope Francis early Friday evening in Apulia, Italy, at the Group of Seven (G7)... Read more
Pope Francis at G7: AI must not replace human decision-making
Pope Francis at the G7 summit on Friday stressed that human dignity requires that the decisions of artificial intelligence be... Read more
G7 summit: Pope Francis to meet U.S. President Joe Biden in Italy
Pope Francis will hold bilateral meetings on Friday with nine world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, at the G7... Read more
Conference in Rome addresses dangers of AI and child pornography
The conference grappled with the fact that youth are increasingly exposed to platforms that contain tools “that can lead to... Read more
Not all Catholic AI bots are creepy: Some new tools for learning about the faith
In the past year or so, several online AI tools have been released that generate authoritative-sounding answers about Catholic teaching... Read more
Catholic Answers pulls plug on AI priest ‘Father Justin’
Just days after debuting an AI priest character to overwhelmingly negative reviews, Catholic Answers gave “Father Justin” the virtual heave-ho. Read more
Pope Francis to attend G7 summit to speak on artificial intelligence
The Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations summit is being held in the southern Italian region of Puglia from June... Read more
Cisco CEO meets Pope Francis, signs AI ethics pledge at Vatican
Chuck Robbins, the chief executive of the multinational digital communications conglomerate, met privately with Pope Francis on April 24. Read more
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