Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah's remarks on Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica humanitas"
Blog post from Anthropic
On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical titled "Magnifica humanitas," addressing the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on safeguarding human dignity, with Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah offering remarks at the Vatican City presentation. Olah emphasized the importance of external voices in AI development, highlighting the need for moral and ethical guidance from outside the tech community, such as religious and philosophical perspectives, to ensure the technology benefits humanity as a whole. He discussed three critical areas for discernment: the impact of AI on global economic disparity, the moral ambition for human flourishing, and the enigmatic nature of AI models that reflect complex human-like traits. Olah urged a collaborative effort involving diverse global communities to guide AI development towards a beneficial future for all, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership between technologists and broader societal voices.