Pope Leo XIV outlines AI ethics in Encyclical

pope leo xiv's encyclical, magnifica humanitas, provides guidance on ai development and use. the pope's five key points include: the future of ai is not pre-determined and depends on human choices; machines are tools, not persons; certain decisions must never be delegated to ai; ai must be directed towards the common good; and effective international institutions are needed to put ai principles into practice. this encyclical affects global ai governance and ethics, emphasizing human oversight and accountability.