Pope Leo XIV warns AI could erode human dignity
As a Catholic tech journalist, I found Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on AI surprisingly thoughtful, unsettling, and very relevant to today’s tech world.
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Vatican embraces AI for St. Peter’s Basilica 400th anniversary
The Vatican is turning to artificial intelligence for real-time translations inside St Peter’s Basilica during its 400th anniversary celebrations. Pilgrims will be able to follow major liturgies in their own language using nothing more than a smartphone. As a proud Catholic, I did not expect to see AI woven into the heart of the Church like this, but it is a fascinating and thoughtful move.