Pope Francis sent a message to French President Emmanuel Macron for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, urging the urgent need to “protect spaces to properly control choices through artificial intelligence programs.” Repeat.
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
Pope Francis asks decision makers to maintain adequate control over the AI’s decision-making capabilities and to examine the impact of AI on relationships, information and education over time.
The Holy Father made these statements in a message he sent to French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday during the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris from February 10-11, 2025.
In the letter, the Pope expressed his gratitude for the “admiration for initiatives” and for his efforts to include as many actors and experts as possible in his responsibility intended to produce concrete results.
Expressing his gratitude for the tool and the possibility of doing good, the Pope also said that if AI does not properly monitor human beings, it would “show the most “terrifying” aspects by pose a threat to human dignity. “I can do that.”
“Therefore, I am grateful,” the Pope said. . ”
Algorithms and mind
In the message, the Holy Father said he believes the Summit will work to create a public interest platform for artificial intelligence. Preservation of local culture and language. ”
In this way, he said, all the population on the planet will be able to contribute to artificial intelligence. He said that it “may reflect the true diversity and richness that are characteristic of our human family.”
The Pope recalled a recent distinction between manipulation of algorithms and the power of the “mind.”
“You can manipulate it using algorithms to mislead it, he said.
Power for humanity
Artificial intelligence could be a powerful tool with the help of scientists and experts who help us find innovative and creative solutions that promote our common home, the Earth’s environmental conservation. He said there is. He has not overlooked the large amount of energy consumption associated with the operation of artificial intelligence infrastructure.”
Finally, Pope Francis takes into account the voices of stakeholders in his argument over the regulation of artificial intelligence, “including poor people, helpless people and other unprecedented people in other global decision-making processes.” I asked to enter.
Finally, Pope Francis concluded by emphasizing, “Our ultimate challenge will always remain humanity. We will never lose sight of this!”
