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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Leo XIV Launches Vatican AI Commission
Caption: Pope Leo XIV Launches Vatican AI Commission. Pope Leo XIV has announced the creation of a Vatican commission dedicated to artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The new body will coordinate the Catholic Church’s response to the rapid growth of AI technology and its ethical implications. The Vatican said the commission was established because of concerns about AI’s potential effects on humanity and the need to protect human dignity. The move comes ahead of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, which is expected to focus heavily on an ethics-based approach to artificial intelligence. The forthcoming pastoral letter is also expected to connect AI issues to wider Catholic social teachings on labor, justice and peace. Since becoming pope in 2025, Leo has repeatedly warned about the risks linked to unchecked AI development despite recognising its potential benefits. He has previously cautioned that artificial intelligence could be misused for selfish purposes or to encourage conflict and aggression. The pontiff has also voiced concern about the impact of AI on children and young people, warning that technology should support — not hinder — their emotional and intellectual development. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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