{
  "id": 9122186,
  "title": "Pope Leo urges responsible AI development to promote peace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/pope-leo-urges-responsible-ai-development-to-promote-peace",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:54:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/pope-leo-urges-responsible-ai-development-to-promote-peace-1.500683484"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the need for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development during the first AI4Peace Global Biennial Symposium and International Conference in Rome. Speaking through his representative Fr. Andrea Ciucci, the Pope highlighted that technological progress should be guided by human values and used to promote peace amid global conflict and division. He stressed that AI development should transcend technical expertise and be characterized by \"wisdom and charity,\" aiming to uphold human dignity and strengthen the bonds that unite humanity.\n\nThe Pope urged attendees to consider how AI could contribute to peacebuilding and address conflicts, highlighting its potential to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and solidarity. His message aligns with ongoing global discussions among governments, technology firms, and researchers about the responsible development and governance of AI, focusing on its implications for security, human rights, and international cooperation. The Pope referenced his encyclical \"Magnifica humanitas\" to underscore the importance of human dignity in the AI conversation, suggesting that decisions about AI should consider its impact on individuals and society.\n\nThe inaugural AI4Peace symposium, held from September 20 to 22, convened experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in areas such as conflict prevention, human rights, and global governance. Pope Leo concluded his remarks by expressing optimism that the symposium's discussions would yield enduring results, urging that technological advancements be directed toward the common good. His emphasis on aligning AI development with human dignity reflects the Vatican's growing engagement with the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has called for the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), saying technological progress should be guided by human values and used to promote peace in a world facing conflict and division. In a message to participants at the first AI4Peace Global Biennial Symposium and International Conference, the Pope has noted that AI development should go beyond technical…",
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}