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Event Overview
The summit addressed the influence of artificial intelligence on human development, emphasizing ethical considerations. It highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping the future of humanity. The event culminated in a musical performance, symbolizing unity and shared values.
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Vatican Hosts Summit on Human Fraternity and AI Ethics
A summit on human fraternity, held over Friday and Saturday, gathered Nobel prize winners and experts to discuss a wide range of topics, including agriculture, the economy, and sports. The event aimed to influence the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of humanity. It concluded with a historic concert in St. Peter's Square, directed by American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Will.i.am, the frontman for the Black Eyed Peas, has been involved in AI since 2012 and leads a tech company called FYI AI. He believes that the church and Pope Leo XIV can play a role in developing AI for the betterment of humanity. In 2023, tech companies and Pope Francis advocated for a binding international treaty to regulate AI, promoting beneficial practices and preventing harm. Discussions in Rome's Palazzo Altieri included prominent figures like Geoffrey Hinton, MIT physicist Max Tegmark, ethical AI scholar Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez, and Marco Trombetti, CEO of Translated, an AI-driven translation company. Trombetti highlighted the potential for a digital divide between countries with and without access to AI technology and emphasized the Vatican's significant role in these discussions.