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A recent examination of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses artificial intelligence’s societal impact, indicates that large portions could have been generated by AI. Researchers using the Pangram detector flagged up to 100 percent of some sections as machine‑written, while other parts appeared wholly human. Vatican officials have not responded to requests for comment. Lire la suite

Researcher John-Clark Levin is leading a quiet effort to bring the Vatican into the conversation on artificial general intelligence (AGI). By assembling a loosely organized group of academics, scientists, policy experts, and clergy—dubbed the “AI Avengers”—Levin aims to persuade Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to treat AGI as a distinct, urgent issue rather than a subset of broader AI concerns. His strategy includes participation in Vatican‑hosted AI ethics forums, side‑event workshops on AGI, and the delivery of a concise letter to the Pope’s office. While the Vatican has shown openness to AI topics, Levin’s push for a formal scientific consultation on AGI remains in its early stages. Lire la suite