Pope Leo XIV: AI Art Lacks Human Spark
Pope Leo XIV posted on X Friday that human art is ontologically different from machine-generated art, calling for its preservation from AI.
Pope Leo XIV posted on X on Friday arguing that human art is ontologically different from what machines can generate. In the post, he called for preserving human art from the encroachment of AI and said algorithms lack the spark of humanity.
The pontiff's message frames the distinction as fundamental, not merely aesthetic. He did not announce any new policy or initiative in the post.
The Friday post follows earlier Vatican engagement with AI. In May, Pope Leo XIV gave a detailed statement on AI in an encyclical letter emphasizing human dignity amid increasing automation.
According to a recent New York Times report, Anthropic has lobbied the Vatican to reconsider its position on non-human consciousness. TechCrunch has not independently verified that report.
Quick answers
What did Pope Leo XIV say about AI art?
He posted on X on Friday that human art is ontologically different from what machines can generate, and called for preserving human art from AI, saying algorithms lack the spark of humanity.
Has the Pope addressed AI before?
Yes. In May, he gave a detailed statement on AI in an encyclical letter emphasizing human dignity amid increasing automation.
What is Anthropic's reported involvement with the Vatican?
According to a recent New York Times report, Anthropic has lobbied the Vatican to reconsider its position on non-human consciousness.