Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI regulation goes viral, drawing praise from secular audiences
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Summary
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humani," calls for robust regulation of artificial intelligence, framing AI as a potential affront to human dignity and comparing it to the biblical Tower of Babel. The document has gone viral on social media, with many users praising the Pope's stance on AI regulation despite not being Catholic. Since his election, Leo has actively engaged with and critiqued various aspects of modern society including politics, entertainment, and sports.
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The atheism leaving my body the moment the pope starts talking about how AI is an affront to God and the new Tower of Babel.
Magnifica Humani
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