Papal Encyclical on AI From a Buddhist Monk’s Perspective (opens in new tab)

The Magnifica humanitas begins as it means to continue, with the word “humanity”. The lengthy tractate serves as a eulogy to the magnificence of humanity, whose glory is rendered more vivid than ever in the harsh light of AI. The author, Pope Leo XIV, draws on the rich history of Catholic social and moral commentary to speak to a contemporary audience. He rightly positions AI as a central issue of moral concern, and adeptly surveys some of the hidden costs of this technology.