Pope Leo vs The Machine

Pope Leo vs The Machine

From Generative AI 101 by Emily Laird

June 3, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 293

About this episode

This episode explores the implications of AI judging human work and values, referencing Pope Leo XIV's warnings.

Host Emily Laird takes on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas, the Vatican’s sharp warning shot across the bow of the AI age. This episode asks what happens when machines start judging our work, truth, privacy, power, and worth before humans even get a vote. It is part moral gut-check, part tech reality check, and part flashlight in the server-room dark.Join the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the new Pope Leo vs The Machine. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Emily Laird

Topics covered

  • AI ethics
  • machine judgment
  • privacy
  • power dynamics
  • human worth
  • moral implications

Keywords

  • AI
  • ethics
  • Pope Leo XIV
  • Magnifica Humanitas
  • machine judgment
  • privacy
  • power
  • worth

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Books & works: Magnifica Humanitas

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