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15/07/2025 - Pope Leo XIV Warns of AI Risks to Youth: Ethical and Social Perspectives (International)

argument: Notizie/News - Ethics and Philosophy of Law

Source: The Hill

The Hill reports on Pope Leo XIV’s recent statements addressing the ethical and social risks AI poses to youth globally. The Pope emphasizes the vulnerability of children and teenagers to AI-related harms, including mental health issues, misinformation, and privacy violations.

The article highlights the moral responsibility of developers, policymakers, and society to create safe AI environments and ethical frameworks that prioritize youth protection.

It discusses the need for interdisciplinary approaches combining ethics, law, and technology to regulate AI use in ways that foster positive development and prevent exploitation.

The piece also notes the Pope’s call for education on AI ethics for young people and for international cooperation to address these emerging challenges.