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Deus in Machina: Pope Leo XIV against Artificial Intelligence | Synapse

June 2, 2026Open Access

Deus in Machina: Pope Leo XIV against Artificial Intelligence

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This paper interprets Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the potential dangers of unregulated artificial intelligence in relation to Christian theology.
Analysis of the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas issued by Pope Leo XIV.
Interpretation of theological implications related to artificial intelligence and digital rationality.
The encyclical represents a significant stance against the unchecked advancements of artificial intelligence.
It emphasizes the need for theological discussions regarding technological progress within religious contexts.

Abstract

On Monday, May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued the papal encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, serving as an official ecclesiastical warning against the threat of uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence. This paper is an attempt to interpret the Pope's intervention in the context of the Christian theology the he represents as opposed to the digital instrumental rationality of AI.

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Alexandros Schismenos (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e732830b38c64201b66c7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17613/dsdsn-zve82