Pope Francis Addresses G7 Leaders on the Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
Pope Francis made history as the first Pope to ever address the G7 leaders’ summit, which brings together the leaders of the US, UK, Italy, France, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
In his groundbreaking address, Pope Francis focused on the subject of artificial intelligence, describing its emergence as “a true cognitive-industrial revolution” poised to bring about “complex transformations.”
The Pope highlighted the potential positive impacts of AI, such as the “democratization of access to knowledge,” the “exponential advancement of scientific research,” and the reduction of “demanding and arduous work.” However, he also warned of possible negative consequences, including “greater injustice between advanced and developing nations or between dominant and oppressed social classes.”
Pope Francis’s address underscored the need for thoughtful and ethical approaches to harnessing AI’s benefits while mitigating its risks, urging global leaders to consider both the promises and perils of this transformative technology.