Archbishop Welby signs ‘Rome Call for AI Ethics’

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has signed the Rome Call for AI ethics at a ceremony held in Rome, on Tuesday, 30 April. The document aims to foster a shared sense of responsibility for human dignity amid rapid technological advancements.

Satisfaction was expressed by Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life and the RenAIssance Foundation. “When reflection and dialogue on issues of technological development meet in a spirit of fraternity, it is possible to find shared paths and effective solutions to build peace and the common good”, he underscored. Archbishop Justin Welby, signing on behalf of the Church of England, said he was “delighted to support the Rome AI Call”, which emphasises the dignity of every human being amid technological change. ... “Let us all work to ensure that the dignity of every human being, created by God, not for profit or productivity, is central to all we do”.