Pope Francis to Attend G7 Summit Session on Artificial Intelligence
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Pope Francis will participate in a working session on artificial intelligence at this year’s Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit in June. This marks the first time a pontiff will be involved in a G7 meeting.
Challenges and Opportunities of AI
Meloni emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and leveraging ethical and intellectual reflections in the field. She highlighted AI as one of the greatest anthropological challenges of our time.
Pontiff’s Contribution
Meloni expressed confidence that Pope Francis’s presence at the G7 summit would play a crucial role in defining a regulatory, ethical, and cultural framework for artificial intelligence. She praised the Vatican’s research on “algorethics,” which focuses on imbuing ethics into algorithms.
Italy’s Stance on AI
Italy, currently holding the G7 Presidency, recently approved a bill to establish guidelines for the use of AI technology. Meloni acknowledged the potential opportunities and risks associated with AI, stressing the need for governance mechanisms to ensure human-centered and human-controlled AI.
Pope’s Concerns
Earlier this year, Pope Francis warned about the dangers of AI, calling for a global treaty to prevent its misuse. He highlighted threats such as disinformation and election interference in a detailed message.
About the G7
The Group of Seven (G7) consists of Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, coming together to address global challenges and opportunities.
