Is it ever possible for machines with advanced artificial intelligence to have something equivalent to the human soul? With advancements in technology and the advent of increasingly advanced chatbots, the question has started shifting from science fiction to one of ethical considerations and human nature. Pope Leo XIV has brought the aspect of spirituality to this discussion, asking whether the capability of processing large quantities of data should be confused with real human intelligence.
The Pope, speaking in Italian at a sermon delivered at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, stated that the human mind had to do more than just process information quickly.
