Pope Leo condemns use of AI warfare and the 'spiral of annihilation' it brings
Summary
Pope Leo XIV spoke at Rome’s La Sapienza University condemning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare and the increasing military spending that harms education and healthcare. He called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine and urged careful control over AI development to prevent further conflict and loss of life.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at La Sapienza University in Rome, the first papal visit since 2008.
- He criticized rising investments in AI and high-tech weapons, calling them part of a "spiral of annihilation."
- The pope highlighted increased military spending in Europe at the cost of education and healthcare.
- Leo emphasized that humans must stay responsible for how AI is used in war and daily life.
- He called for peace in conflict areas including Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
- The Italian government has helped bring Palestinian students from Gaza to study in Italy during the 2023 conflict.
- Leo met some of these students, including Nada Rahim Jouda from Gaza.
- The pope plans to address AI and warfare further in his upcoming encyclical, a formal letter to the Catholic Church.
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