Papal Teaching on the Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence

Although the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in society has brought many benefits, recent failures in data security and examples of algorithmic bias intensifying social injustices have led to greater focus on the ethics of AI development and usage. Pope Francis has called for a growth in moral maturity and a rejection of the technocratic paradigm, that people might act with "responsible and merciful consciences." This article aims to explore papal teaching on technology and AI in particular in order to outline a person-centred ethics of AI which is built upon responsibility and mercy.