Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to attend the upcoming Group of 7 (G7) Summit in Puglia in June, marking the first time a pontiff will participate in such an event. The Italian Prime Minister, who currently heads the G7, announced the news, emphasizing the importance of ethical guidelines in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the presence of His Holiness at the summit will play a crucial role in shaping a regulatory, ethical, and cultural framework for AI. This aligns with Pope Francis' previous calls for an international treaty to ensure that AI technologies are developed and utilized in an ethical manner.
