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May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Issues First Papal Encyclical Calling for Robust AI Regulation

Pope Leo XIV released an 83-page encyclical titled 'Magnificent Humanity' calling for government regulation of AI companies, protection of workers, and warnings that some autonomous weapons are now beyond human control. The document was presented at a Vatican event with Anthropic co-founder in attendance.

May 25, 2026·15 sources

Anthropic Co-Founder Chris Olah Calls for External Oversight of AI Development at Vatican Event

Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, speaking at the Vatican alongside Pope Leo XIV at the launch of 'Magnifica humanitas,' urged that artificial intelligence development cannot be left solely to technology companies and requires greater oversight from governments, religious leaders, and civil society.

May 25, 2026·8 sources

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▪Pope Leo XIV denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race in "Magnifica Humanitas".
▪The encyclical introduces terms like "anthropological regression" to the AI and labor debate.
▪Paolo Carozza is a law professor at Notre Dame Law School and chair of the Meta Oversight Board.

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