On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical titled 'Magnifica humanitas: On safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial Intelligence.' Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the Vatican City during the presentation, emphasizing the importance of external oversight in the development of AI technologies. He highlighted the conflicting incentives within AI companies and the need for thoughtful criticism to ensure the technology benefits humanity. Olah argued that AI raises questions beyond the expertise of computer scientists, as it is a complex creation rooted in human thought and culture, rather than a straightforward engineering endeavor.
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Anthropic Cofounder Chris Olah Addresses Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical on AI
Hacker News· Philpax· Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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