Pope Francis joins G7 session on artificial intelligence, bringing unique perspective and prestige to the discussions

Pope Francis will be joining the upcoming G7 session dedicated to artificial intelligence, announced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a video outlining Italy’s presidency agenda. She expressed her gratitude to the Holy Father for accepting Italy’s invitation, emphasizing his presence would bring prestige to Italy and the G7 as a whole. This historic event marks the first time a pontiff will be involved in the G7 discussions.

Pope Francis will be taking part in the ‘outreach’ session, which is open not only to G7 members but also invited countries. It is believed that his contribution will be crucial in establishing a regulatory, ethical, and cultural framework for artificial intelligence. Meloni concluded by expressing her confidence that Pope Francis’s participation will play a pivotal role in shaping the discussions on this important topic.

Overall, the engagement of Pope Francis in the G7 session on artificial intelligence signals a significant moment in history and underscores the importance of involving diverse perspectives in shaping policies and regulations in this rapidly advancing field.