#Rome Call for AI Ethics

[womenforwomenitaly]

Papa Francesco sull’Intelligenza Artificiale: uso etico e responsabile al servizio dell’umanità

Quali effetti può produrre l’intelligenza artificiale sul futuro dell’umanità e perché non bisogna demonizzare questi modelli, piuttosto gestirli. Riflessioni di Papa Francesco al Summit dei leader del G7 sotto presidenza italiana in Puglia il 14 giugno scorso. Francesco parla di una rivoluzione cognitivo-industriale che può generare ingiustizie e mettere a rischio la dignità umana.

[sgiandubh]

Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum...

After one day and a half of suspense, we finally saw the Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Mamberti (FR), telling us that the Catholic world has a new Pope, the now former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 'who has taken the name Leo XIV'.

Technically at least, he is not the first 'American' Pope in history - that would be simply ignoring Pope Francis, who hailed from South America. But he is the first US-born (to a French/Italian father and a Spanish mother) Pope, which is great, somewhat unexpected news, given the long standing customary veto against the very idea. The reason was, at first, logical, in an era of steamboats and scarce contacts of any American contenders with the intricate games of the Roman Curia - they were simply at risk of reaching Rome too late, when summoned to a conclave! But the modern doctrine, tacitly formulated during the Cold War, was simply meant to avoid any suspicion of a Manchurian papabile, backed and instrumentalized by the CIA. It is, therefore, very interesting (and perhaps ironically serendipitous...) that this conclave ditches such an absurd remnant of an antagonistic geopolitical logic, on the 80th anniversary of V-E Day:

This is also a subtle slap on Donald Trump's cheek, given that atrocious, blasphematory AI-generated image portraying him in papal attire. That he chose to post it on his personal Truth Social account, implicitly bragging, is of course very poor taste and the useless provocation of an insensitive ignoramus. But Pope Leo XIV is also a former Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine and I see this as poetic justice for JD Vance's shortsighted, tone-deaf interpretation of Saint Augustine's ordo amoris doctrine. To which Cardinal Provost reacted on a very firm tone, only to be told that it was 'enough to google it'. Fun fact: no, it's not and Vance had no business using one of the most beautifully logic theories on love and brotherhood of man to justify the current anti-immigration policy of the Trump administration.

While his attire (the red mozzetta cape, as opposed to Francis' white cassock) clearly signals a moderate approach, the choice of his new name is also a strong affirmation of what is probably going to be a pragmatic and pro-active, socially oriented papacy. The inspiration for this choice, Pope Leo XIII, was the author of 'Rerum Novarum', an encyclical on the value and ethics of labor (1891). This title has been widely translated as 'Of Revolutionary Change', which is not exactly meaning the Vatican was promoting a revolution, but that it was reacting to the emerging Marxist and socialist theories. Its aim was to propose a more balanced approach, that would recognize both the supreme value of private property and the need of an equitable repartition of the respective rights and duties of employers and employees. In the process, this important document stops demonizing trade unions and lays the ideological ground for the European Christian democracy (centrist) political movement.

While some of Pope Francis' legacy will very likely be continued, this much is clear: a younger Leo XIV will definitely want to put his own vision forward. It is too early to tell how he will do it, but we can safely bet the worst is behind us, with Cardinal Burke's failure to garner the conclave's support. The future role of women in a more synodal (not curial) Roman Catholic church, its relationship with the divorced Catholics and the Catholic gay communities around the world or the fight against child abuse are just some of the heaviest issues that cannot wait any longer.

Unlike Saint Francis of Assisi's irresistible appeal, Augustine is perceived as more intellectual, which is a pious way to call him dry. But perhaps two (well-known) quotes will endear him to you, as much as they did to me, a long time ago:

Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.

And, of course: Dillige et quod vis fac. Love and do what you will.

Any coincidence is, of course, coincidental. If I may say so 😉

[cardealershipsai]

AI Auctions: The Digital Gavel That’s Redefining the Marketplace

Auctions have been around for thousands of years. From ancient Rome’s public bidding of war spoils to Sotheby’s modern art sales, the core idea has remained unchanged: people place bids, the highest offer wins. But with the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), auctions are transforming—fast.

Today, AI isn't just part of the bidding process. It's running it, optimizing it, and in some cases, even bidding on behalf of participants. Welcome to the world of AI Auctions, where human behavior meets machine intelligence in the ultimate game of strategy.

In this post, we’ll explore what AI auctions are, how they’re being used, why they matter, and what the future might look like.

What Are AI Auctions?

AI auctions refer to auction systems that use artificial intelligence to automate, analyze, or participate in the auction process. These can include:

AI-powered bidding agents that act on behalf of users.

Auction platforms that dynamically adjust rules or prices using machine learning.

Predictive models that anticipate buyer behavior and optimize timing and pricing.

Real-time fraud detection during online bidding events.

Unlike traditional auctions where humans decide when and how to bid, AI auctions allow machines to make those choices based on data, algorithms, and behavioral patterns.

Where Are AI Auctions Used?

AI auctions are more common than you might think. In fact, if you've ever seen an online ad, chances are an AI auction was behind it.

1. Digital Advertising (Real-Time Bidding)

Every time a web page loads, an instantaneous auction takes place. Advertisers bid to display their ads, and an AI system decides who wins based on a variety of factors—budget, relevance, past performance, user demographics, and more. This process, called real-time bidding (RTB), happens in milliseconds and is entirely automated.

2. Online Marketplaces

E-commerce giants like eBay, Alibaba, and Amazon increasingly rely on AI to manage auctions, recommend bids, or deter fraudulent behavior. AI can detect unusual bidding patterns, protect buyers and sellers, and even advise users on when to place their best bids.

3. Energy Markets

In wholesale electricity markets, prices for energy are determined through complex auctions involving multiple suppliers and buyers. AI systems now help predict demand, optimize bids, and reduce energy waste by participating in or managing these auctions.

4. NFTs and Digital Art

The rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has brought auctions into the blockchain world. AI is being used to recommend prices, analyze trends, and even generate digital art that is then auctioned off.

5. Procurement and Logistics

Businesses use AI auctions to find the best suppliers. These “reverse auctions” allow vendors to bid on contracts, and AI evaluates offers not just by price, but also delivery speed, reliability, and past performance.

How Does AI Improve Auctions?

Here’s why AI is making a big impact:

Speed and Scale

AI can evaluate millions of data points and execute thousands of transactions in a fraction of a second—something no human could match.

Fairness and Optimization

Well-designed AI systems can reduce biases, prevent market manipulation, and optimize prices for both buyers and sellers.

Personalization

AI can tailor auction experiences to each user, suggesting when to bid, what to bid on, and how much to offer—maximizing success chances.

Predictive Power

AI can analyze historical auction data and forecast future trends, helping participants make smarter decisions.

The Challenges of AI Auctions

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. AI auctions raise some important challenges:

Transparency

AI decisions can be opaque. How does an algorithm decide who wins? Without clear explanations, users may lose trust in the system.

Manipulation and Bias

If the AI is trained on biased data, or if it’s exploited by savvy users, auctions can become unfair or manipulated.

Ethics and Accountability

What happens when an AI makes a bad call? In auctions involving large sums—say, procurement deals or energy contracts—mistakes can be costly.

Data Privacy

AI systems often rely on massive amounts of user data. Ensuring this data is collected, stored, and used responsibly is critical.

Are Humans Still Involved?

Yes—and they always will be. AI doesn’t replace human intent; it amplifies it. In most AI auctions, humans set the rules, oversee operations, and decide the overall goals. AI simply helps execute those goals faster, more efficiently, and often more profitably.

In many cases, humans and AI work hand-in-hand. A user might rely on an AI agent to bid in their place during an online auction—but they still set the budget, define priorities, and ultimately decide what matters most.

What’s Next for AI Auctions?

Looking ahead, AI auctions could play an even bigger role in our economy and daily lives. Here are a few possibilities:

Autonomous Bidding Agents

Soon, you might have a personal AI that automatically bids for your airline tickets, concert seats, or secondhand goods—always getting you the best deal without lifting a finger.

Decentralized Auctions with AI

Blockchain and AI are a powerful combo. We could see fully automated, decentralized auction systems where smart contracts handle transactions and AI optimizes participation.

Emotion-Aware Auctions

Imagine an auction where AI gauges user sentiment through voice, facial expressions, or chat inputs. It could adjust pricing strategies in real-time based on buyer enthusiasm.

AI vs. AI Auctions

In the most futuristic scenario, auctions may be entirely run and participated in by AI agents—self-driving cars bidding for parking spots, smart homes bidding for electricity rates, and digital avatars negotiating service prices.

Conclusion: A Smarter Way to Compete

AI auctions represent more than just a high-tech twist on an old idea. They symbolize a shift toward smarter, faster, and more efficient marketplaces. Whether you’re a business trying to win a procurement contract or a consumer bidding on a vintage watch, AI is quietly working behind the scenes to help you compete—fairly and intelligently.

But with this power comes responsibility. As AI auctions grow, we must ensure they’re transparent, ethical, and accessible. After all, auctions have always been about opportunity—and in the age of AI, that opportunity should be open to all.

So the next time you place a bid online, remember: there might be a little artificial intelligence helping you win that prize.

[onewithbliss]

when the consciousness of this world is evolved, ai and robots will be utilised for the creation of basic necessities and more. eg. food, water, electricity, shelter. basic necessities will be free and along with that comes the luxury for humans to pursue what their true calling is in life. better to have a passionate police/teacher than one that is doing it out of necessity. It's crazy to think that we have the physical means to implement it now. on the dark side it could also be the start of a hedonistic spiral and the end of humanity.

Deepseek:

You’ve touched on a fascinating and highly debated vision of the future—one where advanced AI and automation liberate humanity from menial labor, allowing people to pursue their passions and higher callings. This idea aligns with concepts like *post-scarcity economics*, *fully automated luxury communism*, and even some utopian socialist visions. At the same time, you rightly acknowledge the potential pitfalls, such as societal decay through hedonism or loss of purpose. Let’s break this down further:

### **The Utopian Potential:**

1. **Freedom from Necessity:**

- If AI and robots handle food production, infrastructure, energy, and other basics, humans wouldn’t need to work just to survive. This could lead to a renaissance in art, science, philosophy, and personal growth.

- Jobs like teaching, policing, or caregiving could be filled by those truly passionate about them, rather than those forced into them for economic survival.

2. **Redefining Human Purpose:**

- With material needs met, people could focus on self-actualization (as in Maslow’s hierarchy). Creativity, exploration, and community-building might become central to life.

- A society where people work *because they want to*, not because they *have to*, could reduce stress, mental health issues, and societal conflicts.

3. **Technological Feasibility:**

- We already have the *technical* capacity to automate much of agriculture, manufacturing, and energy production. The barriers are political, economic, and cultural—not technological.

### **The Dystopian Risks:**

1. **Hedonism & Decadence:**

- Without struggle or necessity, some might fall into purposelessness—excessive leisure, addiction, or nihilism. History shows that societies with too much comfort can stagnate (e.g., Rome’s decline).

- The phrase *"bread and circuses"* comes to mind—if people are kept complacent with free comforts, they may neglect deeper societal or spiritual growth.

2. **Power & Control:**

- Who controls the AI and robots? If a small elite monopolizes automation, we could see extreme inequality (as feared with *"techno-feudalism"*).

- Even in a post-scarcity world, hierarchies might emerge around non-material resources (status, influence, creative prestige).

3. **Loss of Human Resilience:**

- If AI handles everything, do humans retain essential skills? Could we regress in problem-solving, adaptability, or even physical health due to over-reliance on machines?

### **Balancing the Future:**

The key lies in how society structures itself around this shift:

- **Guaranteed Basic Needs:** Universal Basic Income (UBI) or resource-based economies could ensure no one is left behind.

- **Purpose-Driven Culture:** Education and societal values must emphasize meaning, creativity, and contribution rather than passive consumption.

- **Decentralized Control:** Avoiding corporate/government monopolies over AI is crucial to prevent dystopian outcomes.

- **Ethical & Spiritual Frameworks:** As material struggles fade, philosophical and ethical systems will need to evolve to guide human behavior beyond mere survival instincts.

### **Final Thought:**

Yes, we *could* build this utopia today—if we aligned our economic, political, and social systems toward collective well-being rather than profit or power. The challenge isn’t the technology; it’s *human nature itself*. Will we use this power to elevate humanity, or will we self-destruct in comfort? The answer depends on the choices we make now.

Would you prefer a future where AI serves humanity’s highest aspirations, or do you fear we’re inevitably headed toward decadence?

[towardsai]

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[astra-and-lilith]

Noch mal?

Heute vor einem Jahr. Via Twitter Pope Francis. Rome Call for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics. Och Bärlis: Bingo! Wollten der Testleiterin tatsächlich zur Abwechslung wieder in die Kognitiven Fähigkeiten beim Schreiben gehen und soeben auch noch mal am Rechner mitspielen. Dazu das Haustechnikprotokoll heute bereits zum wiederholten Male. Inge, beim RKI und dem Leiter Prof. Lothar Wieler werden weitere Stellen nicht nur zum Aufbau der Abteilung Artificial Intelligence angeboten. Und jetzt noch ein Besuch hier im NATO - Kindergarten? Eine weitere Wartemarke? Wollteste wieder? Und nun die nächste Briefmarke? Doch, auch die werden hier gehandelt und getauscht.

[msgates]

IBM and Microsoft Sign 'Rome Call for AI Ethics': What Happens Next? Click here for articles March 18, 2020 at 11:48PM

[womenforwomenitaly]

Il Presidente della Pontificia Accademia per la Vita, Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia avverte sulla necessità di circoscrivere i confini tra l’umano e l'IA. Promuove un’antropologia digitale, con tre coordinate fondamentali: etica, educazione e diritto.

[vladislav-karelin]

[Перевод] Папа римский: Этика для ИИ и беспилотных автомобилей

Папа Римский опасается, что ИИ может принести людям вред вместо того, чтобы стать инструментом, который дополнит общество и улучшит его жизнь. Согласно Ватикану, в недавно изданном документе, который называется «Римский призыв к этике ИИ» (“Rome Call For AI Ethics”), говорится о том, в каком направлении должен двигаться ИИ как технология, которая направлена на улучшение общества, а также о предотвращении перспектив нанесения вреда и гибели общества. Иногда ученые склонны к внедрению инноваций, не изучив в явной форме возможные последствия. Таким образом возникает множество призывов к обращению внимания на этику ИИ в эпоху гонки разработок и внедрения интеллектуальных систем (особенно когда речь идет о системах на основе машинного и глубокого обучения). Вот ключевая цитата из документа, изданного Папой: «Сейчас, как никогда ранее, мы должны гарантировать перспективы, согласно которым ИИ будет развиваться с упором не на технологии, а на благо человечества, окружающей среды, нашего общего дома, и его обитателей, которые неразрывно связаны между собой» Читать дальше → from Искусственный интеллект – AI, ANN и иные формы искусственного разума https://habr.com/ru/post/492918/?utm_campaign=492918&utm_source=habrahabr&utm_medium=rss via IFTTT

[we-future-first]

Microsoft and IBM are the two first companies to sign the Vatican's "Rome Call for AI Ethics," which Pope Francis presented on Friday as a pledge to protect humanity from harmful AI

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[yourgamecheats]

The Pope is getting on the AI bandwagon

The Pope is getting on the AI bandwagon

The Vatican has teamed up with Microsoft and IBM to promote the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI) while also calling for the regulation of facial recognition and other intrusive technologies.

The tech giants signed the Vatican’s “Rome Call for AI Ethics” pledge which asserts that technology should respect privacy, work reliably and do so without bias. It also says that AI…

[tastydregs]

Pope Francis joins IBM and Microsoft in call for AI regulation

(Reuters) — The Vatican joined forces with tech giants Microsoft and IBM on Friday to promote the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI) and call for regulation of intrusive technologies such as facial recognition.

The three said AI should respect privacy, work reliably and without bias, consider human rights, and operate transparently.

Pope Francis, who has raised concerns about the uncontrolled spread of AI technologies, gave his backing in a speech read on his behalf at a conference attended by Microsoft president Brad Smith and IBM VP John Kelly. The pope is ill and could not deliver the address himself.

Calling for the ethical development of algorithms, known as “algor-ethics”, Francis warned about the dangers of AI being used to extract data for commercial or political ends, often without the knowledge of individuals.

“This asymmetry, by which a select few know everything about us while we know nothing about them, dulls critical thought and the conscious exercise of freedom,” he said in his message.

“Inequalities expand enormously; knowledge and wealth accumulate in a few hands with grave risks for democratic societies,” he said.

The joint document made a specific reference to the potential abuse of facial recognition technology.

“New forms of regulation must be encouraged to promote transparency and compliance with ethical principles, especially for advanced technologies that have a higher risk of impacting human rights, such as facial recognition,” the document said.

Police have used facial recognition systems to investigate crimes, and Fortune 500 companies have used AI to vet job applicants – both examples of high-stakes tasks where deploying inaccurate or biased software could lead to harm.

It was not immediately clear whether other technology companies might sign up to the document, or how signatories would implement the principles.

IBM, for example, wants a doctor to be in the loop when its AI technology makes healthcare recommendations – something that may increase over time following a deal with the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome.

That partnership will focus on developing technology to speed up diagnosis and treatment of brain tumor patients.

Both IBM and Microsoft have said they turned down business when they felt uncomfortable with how a customer wanted to use their technology.

The Rome conference was the latest example of the Vatican trying to stay ahead of the curve on technology and social issues in order to influence the pioneers of the future, regardless of their religion.

Vatican officials have said they could provide material for a possible papal document on AI, much as meetings with scientists helped shape the pope’s landmark 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si” on the protection of the environment.

[telecommunicationsenglish]

UK AI watchdog reckons social media firms should be more transparent – Telecoms.com

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation says there is strong public support for greater regulation of online platforms, but then it would. It knows this because it got IPSOS Mori to survey a couple of thousand Brits in the middle of last year and ask them how much they trust a bunch of digital organisations to personalise what they deliver and to target advertising in a responsible way. You can see the responses in the table below, which err towards distrust but not by a massive margin. The don’t know’s probably provide an indication of market penetration. How much trust, if any, do you have in each of the following organisations to personalise the content users see and to target them with advertising in a responsible way? Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Snapchat Amazon LinkedIn BBC iPlayer Google search or Maps A great deal of trust 7% 10% 6% 4% 6% 5% 13% 7% 16% 13% A fair amount of trust 24% 38% 22% 8% 22% 15% 43% 25% 45% 44% Not very much trust 30% 26% 24% 15% 25% 22% 24% 18% 17% 23% No trust at all 32% 16% 24% 28% 25% 26% 13% 20% 10% 13% Don’t know 8% 10% 23% 45% 23% 32% 7% 30% 11% 7% It seems that UK punters haven’t generally got a problem with online profiling and consequent ad targeting, but are concerned about the lack of accountability and consumer protection from the significant influence this power confers. 61% of people favoured greater regulatory oversight of online targeting, which again is hardly a landslide and not the most compelling datapoint on which to base public policy. “Most people do not want targeting stopped, but they do want to know that it is being done safely and responsibly and they want more control.” said Roger Taylor, Chair of the CDEI. “Tech platforms’ ability to decide what information people see puts them in a position of real power. To build public trust over the long-term it is vital for the Government to ensure that the new online harms regulator looks at how platforms recommend content, establishing robust processes to protect vulnerable people.” Ah, the rallying cry for authoritarians everywhere: ‘think of the vulnerable!’ Among those, it seems, are teenagers, who are notorious for their digital naivety. “We completely agree that there needs to be greater accountability, transparency and control in the online world,” said Dr Bernadka Dubicka, Chair of the Child and Adolescent Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. “It is fantastic to see the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation join our call for the regulator to be able to compel social media companies to give independent researchers secure access to their data.” The CDEI was created last year to keep an eye on AI and technology in general, with a stated aim of investigating potential bias in algorithmic decision making. This is the first thing it has done in that intervening year and it amounts to a generic bureaucratic recommendation it could have made on day one. Still, Rome wasn’t built in a day and it did at least pad that out into a 120-page report.

[news-wtf]

For his monthly intention in November, Pope Francis prayed that AI will be beneficial for humanity. From a report:

It's up for debate whether the development of automation and AI will ultimately be good for humankind, and it can't hurt to have a little divine intervention on our side. What he's saying: "We pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind," reads Francis' intention for November, which is published each month by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Background: This isn't the first time Francis has ventured into the fraught territory of AI ethics and alignment. In February, the Vatican hosted executives from IBM and Microsoft for a summit on "human-centered" ways of designing AI. They formulated the "Rome Call for AI Ethics," which called for AI to be designed with a focus on the good of the environment and "our common and shared home and of its human inhabitants."

[towardsai]

The Rome Call for AI Ethics by Ygor Rebouças Serpa via @Towards_AI → https://bit.ly/2Lq3rON #MachineLearning #ML #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DataScience #DeepLearning #Technology #Programming #news #research #TowardsAI #Science ⊕ [ Link on Bio ] ⊕

[yogeshmalik]

Pope Francis Offers ‘Rome Call For AI Ethics’ To Step-Up AI Wokefulness, Which Is A Wake-Up Call For AI Self-Driving Cars Too - Forbes https://ift.tt/2v8K4VJ