Pope Leo XIV has released his inaugural encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' which establishes a theological and ethical framework for the integration of artificial intelligence into global society.

教宗利奧十四世發布了他的首份通諭《偉大的人文》，為人工智慧融入全球社會建立了神學與倫理框架。

The document's conceptual foundation is rooted in a historical rapprochement with the social teachings of Leo XIII, specifically the 1891 address on labor rights. By invoking the biblical allegory of the Tower of Babel, the pontiff posits that technological advancement devoid of moral orientation risks the dehumanization of the global populace. The text emphasizes that while AI is not inherently antagonistic, its rapid proliferation necessitates the implementation of robust legal frameworks and independent oversight to prevent the concentration of power within a limited number of private technological entities.

該文件的概念基礎根植於與利奧十三世社會教導的歷史接軌，特別是 1891 年關於勞工權利的演說。透過引用聖經中巴別塔的寓言，教宗認為缺乏道德導向的技術進步，將面臨使全球人口去人性化的風險。文中強調，雖然 AI 本身並非對立，但其快速普及使得建立強而有力的法律框架與獨立監管變得至關重要，以防止權力集中在少數私人科技實體手中。

Of particular significance is the pontiff's position on the intersection of AI and kinetic conflict. The encyclical asserts that the delegation of lethal decision-making to autonomous systems is impermissible, arguing that such technology reduces human victims to mere data points and lowers the threshold for initiating violence. Consequently, Pope Leo XIV has declared the traditional 'just war' theory obsolete, advocating instead for diplomatic resolution. This stance has generated friction with elements of the United States administration, specifically Vice President JD Vance, who has indicated that the document's conclusions may not be accepted as absolute dogma.

特別具有重要意義的是教宗對於 AI 與武裝衝突交集的立場。通諭主張，將致命決定權委託給自動化系統是不允許的，認為此類技術將人類受害者簡化為單純的數據點，並降低了發起暴力的門檻。因此，教宗利奧十四世宣布傳統的「正義戰爭」理論已過時，轉而倡導外交解決方案。這一立場與美國政府部分人士產生了摩擦，特別是副總統 JD Vance，他表示該文件的結論未必會被視為絕對教條而接受。

Furthermore, the encyclical addresses systemic socio-economic externalities. The pontiff identifies 'new forms of slavery,' citing the precarious conditions of rare-earth mineral extractors and content moderators. This thematic focus on human dignity extends to a formal apology for the Church's historical failure to condemn transatlantic slavery and its role in the 'Doctrine of Discovery.' The document also advocates for the protection of displaced workers and the safeguarding of minors from AI-generated harmful content.

此外，通諭探討了系統性的社會經濟外部影響。教宗指出了「新形式的奴隸制度」，引用了稀土礦產開採者與內容審核員的不穩定處境。這種對人類尊嚴的關注，延伸至對教會歷史上未能譴責跨大西洋奴隸貿易及其在「發現教義」中所扮演角色的正式道歉。文件亦倡導保護失業工人，並保障未成年人免受 AI 生成有害內容的影響。

Stakeholder responses have been heterogeneous. Representatives from Anthropic, such as co-founder Christopher Olah, have expressed alignment with the call for moral guardrails, whereas some industry figures and political actors, including David Sacks and Blake Scholl, have raised concerns regarding potential government overreach and the inevitability of labor market disruption. The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has acknowledged the Vatican's contribution while maintaining that American pro-innovation policies remain central to national security.

利益相關者的反應不一。Anthropic 的代表（如共同創辦人 Christopher Olah）對建立道德護欄的呼籲表示認同，而部分業界人士與政治人物（包括 David Sacks 與 Blake Scholl）則對政府可能過度干預以及勞動力市場必然面臨的衝擊表示擔憂。美國駐聖座大使館承認梵蒂岡的貢獻，同時強調美國支持創新的政策對國家安全依然至關重要。

The issuance of 'Magnifica Humanitas' marks the Vatican's formal entry into the secular discourse on AI governance, emphasizing human dignity over technological expediency.

發布《偉大的人文》標誌著梵蒂岡正式進入關於 AI 治理的世俗論述，強調人類尊嚴高於技術便捷。