Pope's encyclical sparks Vatican summit on AI, nuclear disarmament

A group of Nobel laureates signed the Rome Declaration this week, calling for international safeguards to prevent the integration of artificial intelligence into nuclear weapon systems. The document advocates for human control over nuclear decision-making, citing the risk that algorithmic errors or unintended escalation could lead to catastrophic conflict. This initiative aims to establish ethical boundaries for military technology as concerns grow regarding the automation of lethal systems.