Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical

TL;DR

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" addresses the risks of artificial intelligence to humanity.
The document warns that AI could make civilization "less human," hollow out work, and concentrate wealth.
The Pope calls for the "disarming" of AI to prevent a geopolitical or commercial dominance race.
The encyclical frames the AI revolution as an "anthropological" crisis, questioning the meaning of humanity.
It also contains an apology for the Vatican's historical role in the transatlantic slave trade.
The Pope acknowledged that AI itself is not inherently evil but stressed the need for human responsibility.
The Vatican's concerns about AI include job displacement, deepened inequality, and social fragmentation.
The encyclical states that "no algorithm capable of making war morally acceptable" exists.
The Vatican engaged with AI company Anthropic, acknowledging their human-centered approach.
The Pope worries that AI could become a substitute for God, or an "idol."

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