Vatican positions itself as global moral referee on AI, issues guidelines for clergy
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Summary
The Vatican, under Pope Leo XIV, is actively working to establish itself as a moral authority and global referee in the AI era. It has issued guidelines prohibiting priests from using AI to write homilies or seeking social media engagement, and banning AI uses that could manipulate people. The Holy See is moving faster than many legacy institutions to shape rules around verifying reality amid geopolitical and digital clashes.
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Leo XIV told priests not to use AI to write homilies or to seek 'likes' on social media platforms like TikTok
The Vatican can't control AI, but it's trying to shape who controls truth in an AI-driven world
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