Head of the Vatican's Artificial Intelligence Commission Does Not Yet Use AI
Cardinal Michael Czerny, appointed by Pope Leo XIV, has announced that he has not yet used artificial intelligence tools in his own work because he has not found the time.
Cardinal Michael Czerny, who leads the Artificial Intelligence Commission established within the Vatican, stated that despite four months having passed, he has not yet had the opportunity to experience artificial intelligence technologies due to his heavy workload.
Appointment to Office and Initial Statements
Cardinal Michael Czerny, who was appointed by Pope Leo XIV in May as the head of the Vatican's Inter-Dicastery Commission for Artificial Intelligence, made noteworthy remarks regarding his ongoing work.
Status of Artificial Intelligence Use
Answering questions from host Anne McElvoy on a podcast, Cardinal Czerny stated that he has not yet used artificial intelligence in his professional work and that the only reason for this is not having found sufficient time.
No Principle-Based Objection
Emphasizing that he has no principle-based objection to the use of artificial intelligence, Czerny expressed that he is eager to learn the technology and believes that using it through personal experience is a moral responsibility.
Call to European Leaders
Speaking at the WELT AI Summit in Berlin, Cardinal Michael Czerny called on European politicians and bishops to take a clearer stance against warnings regarding the frontier risks of artificial intelligence.