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What happened
The Pope just released one of the longest official Catholic documents in history — and it's entirely about artificial intelligence. It calls on the world to think deeply about what AI means for humanity. Behind the scenes, tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon, and an AI company called Anthropic all had a hand in shaping it.
Why it matters
The context behind the story.
This is the first time the Catholic Church — with over a billion followers — has formally weighed in on AI at this scale. The Pope warned that AI could put so many people out of work that it becomes one of the greatest moral emergencies in human history. He also announced the Church would partner with an AI company to help guide humanity through this moment.
Takeaway
When the Pope starts writing 42,000 words about AI, it's a sign this technology has moved way beyond Silicon Valley — it's now a question for all of humanity.
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