Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence meets for the first time

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At the Palazzo San Calisto, the Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence meets for the first time. The commission is dedicated to fostering collaboration among different Holy See entities engaged in the study, reflection, and use of artificial intelligence.

The first meeting of the Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) was held, marking the launch of the new body established to foster coordination and collaboration among the various entities of the Holy See engaged in the study, reflection, and use of artificial intelligence.

The meeting, held at Palazzo San Calisto, brought together representatives from the Dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith, for Culture and Education, for Communication, and for Promoting Integral Human Development, and from the Pontifical Academies for Life, of Sciences and of Social Sciences with the aim of sharing ongoing initiatives, identifying common priorities, and defining the first steps of a process intended to promote a vision of AI that serves human dignity, the common good, and the mission of the Church.

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has been entrusted with coordinating the Commission during its first year of activity.

IIn his opening remarks, its prefect Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J. highlighted four particularly significant aspects of the current development of artificial intelligence: the unprecedented pace of its evolution, its impact on human dignity, the growing dialogue between the Church and the technology sector, and the strong resonance generated by the Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.

Particular attention was given to the need for prudent discernment in addressing a phenomenon that offers great opportunities while also presenting increasingly significant ethical, social, cultural and environmental risks and challenges.

The participating institutions presented their activities and reflections on artificial intelligence, referring…

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