USCCB forms task force on AI

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Sept. 16, 2026, the formation of a task force on artificial intelligence following meetings with technology leaders and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California, will chair the group. He said the task force intends to carry out the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas. Bishop Cantú said the group aims to listen, teach, and remind the public that technology is beneficial when it supports human dignity, families, and healthy societies.

The task force seeks to engage the general public, including parishioners, teachers, and students, to ensure diverse voices influence the public square. Bishop Cantú stated that involving the public helps place pressure on politicians and technology companies to act responsibly as artificial intelligence continues to develop rapidly.