Pope Francis Warns AI Threatens Human Dignity and Labor, Cautions Against “Technocratic Society”
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Pope Francis warned about the threats AI poses to human dignity and labor, saying it could undermine human nature and lead to a "technocratic society".
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He cautioned against algorithmic manipulation and automation replacing jobs, saying these diminish quality of life.
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The Pope said AI "ought to serve our best human potential", not compete with it, emphasizing the concept of "limit".
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He provided a coherent narrative challenging AI that accounts for human nature as made in God's image.
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The article argues we need this religious vision to present an effective counter-narrative to the AI "false utopias" of Silicon Valley transhumanists.