Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical emphasizes humanity over AI's advancements, asserting that technology lacks a moral conscience and is distinct from human cognition. The message serves as a crucial reminder in an era of rapid technological progress.

<p>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”&nbsp;and is distinct from human cognition is necessary and welcome.</p>