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Pope Urges Stricter AI Regulation for Humanity's Benefit Over Profit Interests
Pope Leo XIV is urging the development of AI to prioritize public benefit over profit and calling for robust regulation to ensure the technology serves the common good.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a call for robust regulation of artificial intelligence, urging its developers to prioritize the common good over profit, in a sweeping manifesto aimed at ensuring AI serves humanity's best interests. The Pope's statement comes as concerns about AI's impact on society continue to grow. Regulatory measures are seen as crucial in preventing potential negative consequences, such as job displacement and loss of personal autonomy. By issuing this call to action, the Pope is seeking to bring attention to the need for responsible AI development.
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