Silicon Valley takes its AI pitch to the pope

The tone, the participant said, was “more humanist than theological.” Some technology executives appeared personally invested in the discussion, while others stuck more closely to their talking points. “In any case, the meeting shows that a part of the Vatican does not reject technology as such, but wants to put it at the service of humanity,” the participant added.

Afterward, participants drafted a summary note that was sent to Clara Chappaz, France’s minister delegate for artificial intelligence and digital affairs, with the aim of feeding into France’s digital policy discussions around the G7. 

The tech industry isn’t the only constituency trying to shape the Vatican’s thinking.