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Keeping Humanity

The article discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' (The Splendor of Humanity), which explores the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on human dignity and ethics. The encyclical emphasizes that while AI can be a valuable tool, it must be used with care and moral awareness. It raises questions about the role of AI in decision-making, particularly in areas such as healthcare, where choices about who receives treatment may arise. The document also highlights the intrinsic value of every human being, regardless of their social status, and calls for both empirical

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Papež je izdal okrožnico ob 135. obletnici družbene okrožnice Rerum novarum njegovega soimenjaka Leona XIII.

8. junij 2026 ob 17.33

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Janko Petrovec, Radio Koper

Okrožnica Leona XIV. z naslovom Veličastno človeštvo (Magnifica humanitas) je bila objavljena pred dvema tednoma, a namesto da bi zaradi nje završalo, je že po nekaj dneh izginila iz medijev.

Prvi pomembnejši dokument Prevostovega pontifikata postavlja bistvena vprašanja, ki jih nosilci moči po večini odganjajo kot nadležne muhe.

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Na prvo okrožnico papeža Leona XIV., ki naj bi se posvetila varovanju človeka in njegovega dostojanstva v času umetne inteligence, smo čakali od dneva njegove izvolitve. Dobili smo jo ob 135. obletnici družbene okrožnice Rerum novarum njegovega soimenjaka Leona XIII., z njo pa vodja Katoliške cerkve opozarja na odprta vprašanja pravice do dela, porazdelitve bogastva in politične moči, nadzora nad informacijami, monopoliziranja resnice in položaja človekovih pravic tukaj in zdaj. Okrožnica opozarja na pasti koncentracije tehnološke moči v rokah manjšine, svari pred prenašanjem vojaških odločitev na algoritme ter poudarja, da bo kakovost družbe še naprej odvisna od njenega ravnanja s šibkimi. K Leonovi okrožnici Veličastno človeštvo se bomo v zaletavih letih hlastanja, ko v kakofoniji glasov komaj še ločimo zrnje od plev, nujno vračali. Tokratni razmislek je pač sprožila le malenkost – nepričakovani gost na predstavitvi okrožnice – ki pa nas je odvedla vse do hipoteze o strukturnem vatikanskem zapuščanju Evrope.

Zavezništvo med Vatikanom in Anthropicom?

Papeži praviloma okrožnice le napišejo, njihovo javno razlago pa prepustijo kardinalom. Leon XIV. je svojo Magnifica humanitas predstavil osebno, še več – s soustanoviteljem Anthropica Christopherjem Olahom. To je bila izrazito drzna papeževa poteza. Kot vemo, je Anthropic februarja letos zavrnil poziv Pentagona, naj dopusti širšo uporabo Claudovih modelov UI za razvoj nadzornih sistemov in avtonomnih orožij, čemur je sledila blokada z vlado povezanih pogodb. Anthropic je nato vložil tožbe proti Trumpovi vladi in spor še ni razrešen.

Olahove udeležbe na predstavitvi okrožnice ne moremo imeti za vatikansko izbiro Anthropica kot "svojega" podjetja. Leon XIV. razume koncentracijo moči in podatkov v rokah peščice zasebnikov kot nevarnost, ki zahteva zunanji nadzor. Toda to, vsaj na deklarativni ravni, pravijo tudi pri Anthropicu. Izbiro zato razumemo kot sporočilo Washingtonu, da namerava upornike zoper razvoj avtonomnih orožij in orodij za množični nadzor upoštevati. Z drugimi besedami: Vatikan in Anthropic sta v tem trenutku zaveznika pri stališču, da je nenadzorovana militarizacija UI brez etičnega okvirja nedopustna. Papeška figura se hoče torej uveljaviti kot moralna avtoriteta, ki bo kritična do uporabe umetne inteligence v vojaške namene, do njene uporabe za nadzor množic in tudi do njene komercializacije brez omejitev.

Naredili bi napako, če bi iskali versko povezavo med ključnimi Anthropicovimi ljudmi in Vatikanom. Že omenjeni Chris Olah je po lastnih besedah ateist; izvršni direktor in predsednica uprave, brat in sestra Dario in Daniela Amodei, imata po različnih spletnih virih judovsko mater in toskanskega očeta. Je nomen kljub temu omen – ta, ki ljubi Boga? In ki mu je papež Leon XIV. nadrejen (Prevost: iz lat. praepositus , predpostavljeni)?

Seveda je to samo dovtip, ki naj prepreči pešanje pozornosti pri tem dolgem spisu. Toda kljub temu ne pozabimo, da je Anthropicova vrednost le tri dni po objavi okrožnice narasla za 65 milijard dolarjev svežega kapitala in zdaj znaša 965 milijard dolarjev, s čimer se je uvrstila na čvrsto prvo mesto med največjimi UI-zagonskimi podjetji. Ne trdimo, da sta dogodka povezana, vendar pa pomenljivo časovno sovpadata.

Je doktrina "pravične vojne" res presežena?

Ko se upira razvoju avtonomnih orožij in prenosu odločanja o ubijanju s človeka na algoritme, Leon XIV. postavlja pod vprašaj tudi teorijo "pravične vojne", ki jo cerkev razvija od svetega Avguština naprej. Vojni jastrebi jo, jasno, že stoletja bolj ali manj prikrito zlorabljajo, kar velja tudi za nedavni ameriški napad na Iran. Srž te teorije je, da je omejena in nadzorovana uporaba sile v nekaterih izjemnih okoliščinah lahko moralno dopustna kljub temeljnemu načelu, da je vojna vedno zlo. Leon je v svojem prvem letu in zlasti v okrožnici nakazal, da je do te teorije bolj zadržan kot večina njegovih predhodnikov. V njegovem učenju zato kar pričakujmo temeljni premik od vprašanja, kdaj je vojna dovoljena, k vprašanju, kako jo preprečiti in zgraditi pravičen mir. Med eno prvih izjav na zadnji apostolski poti v Španijo je tako izpostavil uničevalno moč sodobnih tehnologij, ki si je Avguštin ali Tomaž Akvinski pač nista mogla niti zamisliti. Stališče torej imamo, a nikar se ne slepimo: počakajmo, da se vsaj ena od trenutnih vojn konča z nespornim posredovanjem Vatikana.

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DružinaIndependentCenter5 days ago
Magnifica humanitas: Between the apocalyptic fear and technological salvation

The article discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas,' which addresses the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and calls for regulation and even disarmament of AI technologies. The encyclical is described as a call for the preservation of humanity in the age of AI, emphasizing the need to protect human dignity and prevent corporate monopolies over digital resources. Experts from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Ljubljana and other institutions participated in a roundtable discussion analyzing the document.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the encyclical and includes perspectives from multiple experts without overtly favoring any particular ideological stance. It focuses on the content and implications of the document rather than taking a clear political position.

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DružinaIndependentCenter6 days ago
To ethically liberate the 'artificial intelligence' that is held hostage by big tech companies

The article discusses Peter G. Kirchschläger, a professor of theological ethics and director of the Institute for Social Ethics at the University of Lucerne, who focuses on the ethics of digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). He argues that AI systems are not truly intelligent, as they lack emotional and social intelligence, which are essential aspects of human intelligence. The article highlights his work advocating for an international agency under the United Nations to regulate AI globally.

Bias read (Center): The article presents an academic perspective on AI without overtly favoring any political stance. It focuses on ethical considerations rather than policy positions or ideological arguments. The content remains balanced and does not exhibit clear bias toward either side of the political spectrum.

DružinaIndependentCenter9 days ago
School to politics: Pope's response to current challenges

A conference was held at the Družina Gallery on Wednesday, June 10, organized by the Theological Faculty, discussing initial responses to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' regarding the protection of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a conference addressing a religious encyclical related to AI and human dignity without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents the event neutrally, focusing on the academic and theological discussion rather than promoting any particular viewpoint.

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  • government Encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' by Pope Leo XIV
DružinaIndependentCenter12 days ago
The Circle That Opened My Eyes

The author reflects on their initial discomfort with the increasing presence of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in areas like advertising, education, and literature. They describe feeling uneasy when AI was used in ways that blurred the line between human and machine interaction. The article mentions Pope Leo's first encyclical addressing AI-related issues, which prompted the author to reconsider their perspective on AI.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a personal reflection on the growing role of AI in society and the author's changing perception after reading Pope Leo's encyclical. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it favor one side over another in the discussion of AI ethics. The tone remains balanced and

Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter12 days ago
Keeping Humanity

The article discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' (The Splendor of Humanity), which explores the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on human dignity and ethics. The encyclical emphasizes that while AI can be a valuable tool, it must be used with care and moral awareness. It raises questions about the role of AI in decision-making, particularly in areas such as healthcare, where choices about who receives treatment may arise. The document also highlights the intrinsic value of every human being, regardless of their social status, and calls for both empirical

Bias read (Center): The article presents the encyclical's content without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on ethical considerations regarding AI and human dignity, quoting the pope's views without adding subjective commentary or emphasizing one perspective over another.

Official sources cited

  • government Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'
RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter13 days ago
Humanity and the questionableness of His Majesty

The article discusses Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas,' issued on the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's encyclical 'Rerum Novarum.' The encyclical addresses contemporary issues such as the rights to work, distribution of wealth, political power, information control, truth monopolization, and the status of human rights. It warns against the concentration of technological power in the hands of a minority, the delegation of military decisions to algorithms, and emphasizes that societal quality depends on how it treats the vulnerable. The article notes that the encyclical has not

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of the encyclical's content without overtly favoring any political perspective. It presents the document's themes neutrally, focusing on its content rather than taking a stance on the issues discussed.

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