Pope Leo Calls For AI Regulation And Protecting The Dignity Of Workers In First Encyclical

BreakingBusinessPope Leo Calls For AI Regulation And Protecting The Dignity Of Workers In First EncyclicalBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 06:09am EDTToplinePope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, a papal open letter, on Monday, outlining his vision for safeguarding humanity from the emergence of artificial intelligence and its potentially disruptive effects, calling on governments to regulate the technology and protect workers who may be impacted.Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica Humanitas" focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, in The Vatican.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe pope issued the 83-page-long encyclical titled “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) alongside Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah and other catholic leaders.The manifesto noted that while technology relieving humans of “arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and providing “intelligent support” was desirable, the “pursuit of profits must not lead to choices that “systematically sacrifice jobs.”This is a developing story.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video