Remaining Human in the Age of AI – Part III

Pope Leo XIV addressed the impact of technological progress on work, justice, and the common good in the final part of a reflection on his encyclical. The Pope noted that job insecurity and economic uncertainty caused by technological shifts are current realities rather than future possibilities.

The encyclical suggests that Church institutions, such as schools, hospitals, and social agencies, should prioritize human dignity and care over efficiency and profit. Pope Leo XIV also questioned economic metrics like Gross Domestic Product, stating that productivity and growth alone do not indicate whether people are flourishing. He noted that a society can increase its wealth while becoming more divided or isolated. According to the Pope, true progress must include human development, environmental responsibility, and shared wellbeing.