Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical raises concerns that artificial intelligence may erode human dignity. This opinion piece connects the Pope’s caution to a broader historical debate about technology, reminding readers that such discussions transcend modern AI alone.

Pope Leo’s newest encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” shines a light on AI’s unsettling potential to mimic human emotions. Yet as Christopher Olah of Anthropic notes, the real risk is not artificially “godless” machines but those who wield them without ethical or spiritual bounds.

Concerns are mounting that ChatGPT may contribute to delusional thinking in vulnerable users. Families have filed lawsuits alleging AI-induced mental health crises, prompting a broader debate over the responsibilities of AI developers.

Konami abruptly removed footage from the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship after complaints surfaced about an AI-generated voice. An actress reportedly never gave permission for her voice to be used, leading to scrutiny over ethical practices and AI technology in entertainment.

Despite recent controversies involving antisemitic responses, the Pentagon has entered into a $200 million agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to adopt Grok, the company’s artificial intelligence system.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a legal dispute with several authors over its AI training practices. The conflict has escalated into a court case, highlighting concerns about data usage in artificial intelligence development.

Reddit users thought they were debating real people. Instead, they were unwitting subjects in a secret AI study, and they’re not happy about it.