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The Supreme Pontiff and Digital Evolution: A Call for Harmony and Global Well-being
Recently, the Supreme Pontiff’s message was communicated on the occasion of World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on January 1st. This announcement emphasizes the need for ethical discernment in the face of the advancement of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. “Technological progress that does not translate into benefits for all humanity cannot be considered true evolutions”, he stated.
Papal Reflections on Technology and Humanity
- Intelligence as a divine gift reflected in science and technology.
- A true scientific and technical advance as a pillar for the expansion of freedom and fraternal coexistence.
- Dangers implicit in the power of control provided by new technologies.
The Role of Technology in Peacebuilding
Pope Francis highlights that the mutations brought about by digital media reshape society and its daily contours. With the vastness of technological possibilities, the risk of the predominance of individualism and the thirst for power grows, compromising peace and freedom. Therefore, it calls for a broader perspective, guiding technological research to promote peace and the common good.
Digitalization with Justice and Peace
- Adversities arising from the inappropriate use of technological advances.
- Importance of fair and non-biased algorithms in today’s society.
- Humanity as the essence in defining the values and purposes of intelligent machines.
Artificial Intelligence and the Promotion of Human Development
The pontifical message also explores the labor sphere, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence reconfigures the universe of work, with the potential aggravation of social inequality. A call is made to the international community for the priority consideration of dignity at work, with regard to salary stability and justice.
Education, Ethics and the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
- Urgency in developing young people’s critical discernment in relation to online content and data.
- Invitation to educational institutions to integrate social and ethical responsibility into technological learning.
- Call for a firm international treaty to regulate the development and use of Artificial Intelligence.
The Papal Conclusion: A Vision for the Future of Technology and Humanity
Francisco concludes by expressing the desire that progress in Artificial Intelligence be a factor of unity and peace among human beings. It is hoped that innovations will not perpetuate existing inequalities, but rather that they will promote the end of conflicts and the reduction of suffering that affects the human family globally.