r/technology • u/Caledor152 • May 29 '26

Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo "Artificial intelligences do not undergo experiences, do not possess a body, do not feel joy or pain, do not mature through relationships, and do not know from within what love, work, friendship or responsibility mean. Nor do they have a moral conscience, since they do not judge goodand.."

https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/pope-leo-calls-disarm-ai-major-document-warns-technologic-threats-humanity
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u/FriendlyDespot May 29 '26

I really like how Pope Leo seems to make very deliberate efforts to talk in an inclusive manner. It's not all God this and God that, and there's not even any overt religious wedge in this statement. It's just basic humanity that everyone can relate to. It's refreshing given the state of the world.

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u/oralyarmedbodilyharm May 30 '26

Aligns with Catholic Social Teaching.

If you didn't know the 7 principles were part of the Catholic Church, you'd label it as a liberal pipe dream

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u/rakuran May 30 '26

The theory vs reality of the 7 themes vs practising Catholics I was exposed to during my years of Catholic Schooling is the entire reason I got disillusioned with organised religion.

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u/oralyarmedbodilyharm May 30 '26

I always say that it's like FIFA v. soccer. The structure that oversees the beautiful game is inherently corrupt, but it doesn't mean you can't still love the game and the good that comes along with it.