US Conference of Catholic Bishops meets with tech firms to discuss AI risks

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops serves as the national assembly of Catholic bishops in the United States, providing collective leadership on pastoral, social, and public policy matters affecting the Church and society. Its Administrative Committee recently met with AI specialists and tech firm representatives to examine ways to align artificial intelligence with human values and mitigate real dangers. These discussions led directly to the formation of a Bishops’ Task Force on Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and prompted advocacy visits to Capitol Hill for regulatory guardrails. Policy Advocacy: Following the meetings, multiple bishops engaged members of Congress to support safety standards for artificial intelligence and measures protecting children online. Ethical Engagement: Catholic bishops are actively participating in dialogues with technology leaders and experts to ensure AI development prioritizes human dignity and moral foundations. Institutional Response: The USCCB Administrative Committee established a dedicated task force chaired by Bishop Oscar Cantù of San Jose to promote policies protecting human dignity, religious liberty, and vulnerable populations in the AI era.