Pope Leo XIV issued a major encyclical warning against AI dehumanization, with Anthropic's co-founder present
Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' at the Vatican on May 25, 2026, calling for robust AI regulation and warning against autonomous weapons, AI mimicking human relationships, and the concentration of power among tech companies. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah was invited to co-present.
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The encyclical was signed May 15, 2026, timed to the 135th anniversary of Leo XIII's 'Rerum Novarum.' Olah's full remarks were published directly on anthropic.com.
Critics note the Vatican's moral authority on technology is aspirational rather than enforceable. Tech industry reaction has been muted, with some viewing Olah's participation as a PR move rather than a genuine commitment to external oversight.
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