As the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni announced in a video conference that Pope Francis will be attending the upcoming G7 session on artificial intelligence. In her speech, she expressed her excitement about the Holy Father’s participation and thanked him for accepting Italy’s invitation. She emphasized that his presence would add prestige to both Italy and the G7 as a whole.
This historic event marks the first time that a pontiff will be involved in G7 discussions. Pope Francis will be taking part in what is known as an ‘outreach’ session, which is open not only to G7 members but also to invited countries. His contribution is believed to be crucial in establishing a regulatory, ethical, and cultural framework for artificial intelligence.
Meloni concluded her speech by expressing her confidence that Pope Francis’s participation would play a pivotal role in shaping the discussions on this important topic. She believes that involving diverse perspectives is essential in shaping policies and regulations in this rapidly advancing field.
Overall, the engagement of Pope Francis in the G7 session on artificial intelligence signals a significant moment in history and underscores the importance of bringing together experts from different backgrounds to discuss complex issues.