Pope warns: AI must serve human dignity, not replace it

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, a major teaching document, on Tuesday. The text focuses on artificial intelligence and its impact on human dignity. The Pope calls for a “new modernity.” In this vision, the Catholic Church, governments, and international groups work together. Their goal is to create rules for AI that protect people. The encyclical offers both religious and humanistic views. It examines the benefits and dangers of AI. The core message is clear: technology must serve humanity, not the other way around. This is the first part of a series from Asia Times. The full analysis of the Pope’s document is available on their website.