VATICAN CITY, VATICAN – JUNE 11: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY – NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Francis meets some 160 priests who have been ordained for between11 and 39 years at the Salesian Pontifical University on June 11, 2024 in Rome, Italy. The meeting, behind closed doors, took place in the University’s auditorium. It was the third and final such encounter with priests of the Diocese of Rome, dedicated to those who have been ordained for between 11 and 39 years. The Holy See Press Office confirmed that Pope Francis will intervene in the G7 Summit in Italy’s southern Puglia region in the session devoted to Artificial Intelligence (AI). (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
(NewsNation) — World leaders are turning to Pope Francis for advice on artificial intelligence.
Pope Francis will join world leaders at the G7 summit in Italy this week to discuss the dangers and risks of AI.
It’s the first time that a pope will be featured at a G7 summit as an invited participant, according to NPR. However, it is not the first time that Pope Francis has spoken out about AI and the risks it poses.
A deepfake image of the pope wearing a white puffer jacket went viral last year, prompting conversation about misinformation being spread using AI technology. Pope Francis has been committed to promoting transparency and accountability during the development of AI, the report said.
While he cautions about the misuse of AI, Pope Francis reiterates that AI can be developed and used for the good of humanity. He is expected to provide examples as to how AI can be used to help the poor and the environment, NPR said.
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