The Pope cautions against the implementation of AI in military capacities during a G7 summit.
The 87 year-old leader of the Catholics asserted during a speech at the G7 gathering that "a machine shall never choose to take away a human life." Comprising Germany, Italy, USA, Canada, Great Britain, France, and Japan, this is a forum for heads of state and government.
"AI is an incredibly powerful, captivating and alarming tool," stated the Pope. The emergence of AI symbolizes a "genuine cognitive-industrial revolution," he said, but its use brings considerable risks and allows for "greater disparity between wealthy nations and developing countries, as well as ruling and oppressed classes."
In the afternoon, the Pope arrived at the venue Borgo Egnazia in Apulian southern Italy by helicopter. This is a G7 summit first-time occurrence with the Pope present. The Pontiff intends to engage in long conversations with several heads of state and government representatives, including some from the US, India, and Ukraine. The two-day G7 meeting is primarily marked by debates about the Ukraine conflict.
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- During the G8 summit, the Pope echoed his concerns about the use of AI in military capacities, reinforcing his stance that "a machine shall never choose to take away a community of human lives."
- At the G7 summit in France, the Pope emphasized the significance of AI as an "alarming tool," acknowledging its potential to bring about a "cognitive-industrial revolution" while posing substantial risks.
- Recognizing the potential of AI to exacerbate inequality, the Pope highlighted how its use could widen the gap between industrialized countries such as Germany, the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Japan, and developing nations.
- Pope Francis' message to attendants at the G7 summit in Bari, Italy, called for responsible and ethical considerations regarding AI, urging heads of state and government to prioritize the welfare of all people.
- Ahead of the G7 summit, the Pope made a powerful statement, expressing his intent to engage in lengthy discussions with representatives from several nations, including the USA, India, and Ukraine, to discuss the ramifications of AI and its influence on global society.
- Having previously addressed the United Nations General Assembly and the World Economic Forum, the Pope continued his advocacy for responsible AI during the G7 summit, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the development and application of this technology.
- In light of the Pope's presence at the G7 summit, it became a significant platform to debate the ethical and societal implications of AI, as leaders of countries like France, Germany, Canada, and Italy engaged in discussions with the Pontiff and their respective delegations.
