Pope Francis Becomes the First of His Title to Attend the G7 Summit: Sounding the Alarm on AI
In a historic move, Pope Francis will attend the G7 summit from June 13-15 in Italy’s Puglia region, marking the first time a pope has participated in this annual gathering of leaders from some of the world's most powerful democracies. His presence at the summit, which will focus on critical issues such as climate change, immigration, and economic security, underscores his influential role in global discussions despite lacking official state leader status. Pope Francis plans to use this platform to advocate for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology he has previously warned could be potentially harmful. His background as a chemist provides a unique perspective on the implications of AI, emphasizing the social aspects and potential for inequality that technology could introduce. This concern aligns with his broader focus on the ethical impacts of new technologies on human coexistence. Since 2020, Pope Francis has been actively addressing AI safety concerns t
