Vatican Advisor Urges Human-Centric AI to Serve People Over Profits
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Friar Paolo Benanti is an influencer on AI policy in Rome and the Vatican, advising religious leaders, tech companies, and the Italian government on establishing ethical principles for AI
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He spearheaded the Rome Call for AI Ethics backed by Microsoft, IBM, Pope Francis and others to set ground rules for transparency, inclusion, accountability in AI systems
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Benanti warns that AI risks making important choices for people without their consent and threatens jobs if left unchecked by Big Tech
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He believes AI could make the Church's vast religious texts and imagery more accessible if trained properly
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As chairman of Italian government and Vatican panels on AI, Benanti pushes for "human-centric" AI serving progress not running rampant