Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," emphasizing that technological change must center on human dignity. The 42,300-word document counters AI researchers who suggest machines may approach human emotion, stating artificial intelligence fundamentally lacks human experiences despite its computational power.

The American pontiff connects AI ethics to labor concerns, condemning automation that disregards worker dignity and "new forms of slavery" in the digital economy. Leo warns against evaluating technological efficiency without considering human impact, particularly as AI reshapes both white-collar and blue-collar employment markets globally.

Calling for humility in technological advancement, Leo references the biblical Tower of Babel story as a caution against pursuing uniformity through AI. The encyclical insists human value exists independent of productivity, reflecting growing business tensions between technological advancement and human-centered development.