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The Archbishop of San Francisco on Staying Human in the AI Age

The Free Press • November 10, 2026 • world

Key Points:

The archbishop of San Francisco highlights the significant role of AI developers in shaping the future of billions of people and notes their concerns about the ethical implications of their work.
Many AI developers, regardless of their personal faith, are seeking moral guidance from the Catholic Church on the responsible use of AI technology.
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, addresses the protection of human dignity in the age of AI and has been well-received by both religious and non-religious AI experts.
The Church aims to provide ethical frameworks to help society navigate the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements in AI.