Stop and reflect on AI

Cardinal Parolin urged genuine reflection on the consequences of artificial intelligence at a conference on faith and reason in the age of AI.

“Let us stop and genuinely reflect on what the consequences of artificial intelligence and its use might be”

Countries going it alone

Parolin expressed concern that some countries want to regulate AI independently. He called for common rules through everyone's participation.

“My concern is that there are countries which, in fact, want to go it alone”

Humanity's future at stake

The cardinal hopes everyone will come together to find answers on AI governance. He believes the future of humanity is really at stake.

Principles over technical fixes

At the UN General Assembly, the Holy See will present principles rather than immediate technical solutions for AI oversight.

“The Holy See normally sets out and puts forward principles”

AI has no heart

Parolin said he doesn't use AI for homilies because artificial intelligence is all head and no heart. He tries to put heart into his preaching.

“Artificial intelligence is all head and no heart. I try to put a little heart into my homilies”

Diplomacy of sowing in Ukraine

The Holy See's humanitarian diplomacy in Ukraine has produced limited results. Parolin said they continue sowing, hoping one day to reap.

“The diplomacy of the Holy See, the diplomacy of sowing, does not produce a harvest”

Win-win solution needed

Parolin urged keeping dialogue channels open with Russia. He called for a win-win solution where both sides benefit, not one destroying the other.