Pope Leo XIV calls for ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV calls for ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence

Genf, Schweiz - On July 10, 2025, Pope Leo XIV sent a significant message to the participants of the "Ai for Good Summit" in Geneva, which took place from July 8th to 11th. At a time when everyone is talking about the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), the Pope emphasizes how important it is to create framework conditions and regulations in order to promote the common good. The Summit, organized by the International Telecommunications Union of the United Nations and the Swiss government, brought governments, technology leaders, academics and others together to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI. Vatican News puts in the foreground.

Leo XIV emphasizes the urgency to find a clear ethical direction. For him, human dignity is of the utmost importance, and the technology should contribute to the creation of "peaceful and just societies". The Pope warns that AI may not only be viewed from a perspective of usefulness or efficiency. Rather, it requires responsible management that goes beyond the technical know-how. "The responsibility for the ethical use of AI systems lies with developers, managers and users," said the Pope. At the same time, he mentions the concept of the "calm of order" of St. Augustin, which should be funded by AI.

The opportunities and challenges of Ki

The strengthening of human and social values is a basis for Pope Leo XIV in the development of AI. Nevertheless, he also recognizes the positive aspects of this technology, such as improving health services or promoting equality. Despite these opportunities, he expresses concerns about the abuse of AI if it is used to gain personal advantages or to fuel conflicts. aleteia reports of the warnings of the Pope that generative KI opens up new intellectual horizons, but also the risk contains our perception of truth and beauty to cloud.

In particular, Leo XIV attaches great importance to the influence of AI on children and adolescents. "We have to ensure that new technology does not harm this young person and supports their neurological development," explains the Pope. He encourages society to pay attention to the young people and to help them mature responsibly. A fundamental ethical appreciation of human uniqueness is essential, says Leo XIV.

The way into a human future

The Pope's views reflect a deeper vision of the Vatican to consider technology as an opportunity and as an ethical challenge. "Man must be the focus of the technologies," Leo XIV appeals to the participants of the summit. This view aims to preserve humanity and the spiritual and intellectual dimensions of life while the world of technology is developing.

Finally, the Pope thanks the participants of the AI for Good Summit for their willingness to consider the governance of AI as part of an "intergenerational teaching", and calls off divine blessings for everyone involved and their families. For Leo XIV it is clear that the development of AI must be in line with respect for human values and the decision, what our digital future looks like is due to all of us.