Pope Francis addresses world leaders on AI ethics at G7 event in Italy

Pope Francis, speaking at the G7 summit in Italy, emphasized the ethical challenges of Artificial Intelligence, advocating for AI that is human-centric and respectful of human dignity. Cautioning against the over-reliance on algorithms and the potential loss of decision-making autonomy, he also called for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons, citing current conflicts where such AI is already active. Addressing subjects beyond AI, he spoke on global matters like Russia's actions in Ukraine and advocated for equitable COVID vaccine distribution. His intervention reflects the Catholic Church's historical engagement with science and technology ethics. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

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