The Pope on Moral Discernment and AI Development

The Vatican has a long tradition of weighing in on technological and scientific developments. On November 7, the new Pope Leo wrote this on X:

"Technological innovation can be a form of participation in the divine act of creation. It carries an ethical and spiritual weight, for every design choice expresses a vision of humanity. The Church therefore calls all builders of #AI to cultivate moral discernment as a fundamental part of their work—to develop systems that reflect justice, solidarity, and a genuine reverence for life."

We believe that no matter your religious calling, this is sound advice that AI developers should consider. Of course, we are considering it too.