Patriarch Francesco Moraglia sends message to journalism and AI conference

Patriarch Francesco Moraglia sent a message to a conference in Venice addressing the relationship between journalism and artificial intelligence. The event, organized by Iusve and Avvenire as part of the media literacy project "Cisto!", took place at the The Human Safety Net headquarters of Generali.

In a message read by Marco Zane, director of Gente Veneta, Moraglia stated that media plays a unique role in building a climate of healthy coexistence and communion. He noted that the use of various tools and platforms is never neutral.

During the meeting, Andrea Buoso, president of the regional journalists' order for Veneto, said the work of journalists is essential to democracy because it informs citizens so they can form opinions. Buoso suggested that AI could either create a "Babel" or help reconstruct the "temple of Jerusalem," noting that responsible people must give meaning to these technological shifts. Project coordinator Gigio Rancilio added that there will be an increasing need for human journalists, while journalist Barbara D’Amico emphasized that the issue centers on trust.