Archbishop Hicks of New York: 'Magnifica humanitas' to shape future generations

I feel that the Holy Father has his finger on the pulse of the real issues of what's going on in this world. He's addressing them. AI is here to stay"

In an interview with Vatican News following Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York expressed this, as he welcomed the Holy Father’s decision to address AI early in his pontificate.

Describing Magnifica humanitas as “timely,” “relevant,” and essential for generations to come, the Archbishop of New York recognizes that artificial intelligence is here to stay and praises Pope Leo for confronting the issue directly and working to ensure technological development remains rooted in human dignity and the common good.

He expresses his gratitude to the Holy Father "for giving us in such an early stage of his pontificate, something like this, of substance and something that's relevant and needed."