Vatican AI Ethicist Advises Pope, Tech Leaders on Ensuring AI Upholds Human Rights
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Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's top expert on AI ethics; he advises the pope and Silicon Valley leaders on ensuring AI benefits humanity.
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Benanti questions the difference between humans and intelligent machines that merely function.
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He consults for the UN, Italian government, and Vatican on AI governance to uphold human rights.
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Microsoft has met with Pope Francis and Benanti on using AI ethically for the common good.
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Benanti warns AI risks exploiting poor nations for data; says regulating AI means ensuring compatibility with democracy.