"Franciscan Friar Advises Pope on AI Ethics and Humanity"
Friar Paolo Benanti, a Franciscan friar and the Vatican's AI ethics expert, is working to ensure that artificial intelligence enriches people's lives without exploiting them. He advises Pope Francis and engages with top engineers and executives in Silicon Valley, emphasizing the ethical use of AI technology. Benanti is a member of the UN's Advisory Body on AI and heads an Italian government commission on safeguarding journalism from fake news. He advocates for governance and ethical considerations in AI development, highlighting the potential impact on human rights and the need for inclusive data.