Michael R. Strain applauds Pope Leo XIV for emphasizing that generative models lack a “moral conscience.”
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Jun 5, 2026
Michael R. Strain
In a world captivated by technological advances, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical seeks to shift attention away from the marvels and terrors of AI and toward the magnificence of humanity. The message that the technology lacks a “moral conscience” and is distinct from human cognition is necessary and welcome.
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