AI encyclical: pope on point

The pope avoids all moralising in his letter, Le Point comments approvingly:

“Taking AI as his starting point, Leo XIV examines in detail all the current challenges and appeals to the conscience of every individual, as well as that of states and international organisations. … Leo XIV does not condemn, he does not admonish, he does not preach – in short, he does not rail against the world: instead he presents a precise, almost clinical analysis of the brave new world that is unfolding before our eyes – without shying away from any subject, including cryptocurrencies. This world can bring progress and even hope, but it could also hasten our decline if we are not careful.”