Pope Leo: Technology must serve the human person, not replace it
- lastmansurfing
- Jan 25
- 1 min read
The Pope warns that digital technologies, especially artificial intelligence systems capable of simulating voices, faces, and emotions, risk altering essential dimensions of human communication.
The challenge, he stresses, is not primarily technological but anthropological; it is a matter of protecting human identity and authentic relationships.
He draws attention to the impact of social media algorithms that prioritise rapid emotional reactions over reflection, weakening critical thinking and fostering social polarisation.
The growing reliance on artificial intelligence for information, creativity, and decision-making, he adds, also risks diminishing analytical skills, imagination, and personal responsibility.
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