{"id":255254,"date":"2026-05-25T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/the-pope-warns-against-dehumanization-in-the-ai-era-alongside-an-eyebrow-raising-guest\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:20:40","slug":"the-pope-warns-against-dehumanization-in-the-ai-era-alongside-an-eyebrow-raising-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/the-pope-warns-against-dehumanization-in-the-ai-era-alongside-an-eyebrow-raising-guest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pope Warns Against \u2018Dehumanization\u2019 in the AI Era Alongside an Eyebrow-Raising Guest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pope Warns Against \u2018Dehumanization\u2019 in the AI Era Alongside an Eyebrow-Raising Guest<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-05-25 16:25:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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In the first major theological document of his papacy, Pope Leo warned humanity on the dangers of underregulated AI development\u2014alwhile being flanked by one of the biggest players in AI.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the era of artificial intelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human,\u201d the Pope wrote in his 43,000-word encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas.<\/p>\n

In the document, the Pope tries to contend with how the technological advancements coming out of Silicon Valley dehumanize society by reducing \u201cthe mystery of the person into data and performance\u201d in the never-ending technological quest for perfection. He calls on the industry to avoid \u201cthe idolatry of profit that sacrifices the weak\u201d and urges \u201cmore active political involvement\u201d in the development of AI.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalling for prudence, rigorous evaluation and even, at times, a slower pace in adopting AI does not mean opposing progress; instead, it is an exercise of responsible care for the human family,\u201d the Pope wrote.<\/p>\n

AI\u2019s impact on jobs and welfare<\/h2>\n

The Pope\u2019s encyclical touches on everything from the impact of AI companions to the proliferation of AI deepfakes, but it particular, it spends time raising concerns about the impact AI will have on the job market and warfare.<\/p>\n

Over the past year, corporate AI initiatives have been cited as the driver of layoffs and hiring reduction decisions across several industries, but particularly in tech. According to a recent report, 99% of CEOs expect headcount reductions within the next two years because of AI, further fueling fears of a looming AI-driven white-collar unemployment crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cWork remains a fundamental dimension of the human experience, for not only is it a means of sustenance, but it is also a context for expression, relationships and contributing to the community,\u201d the Pope wrote. \u201cA society that guarantees employment to only a small fraction of the…<\/p>\n

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