In a recent visit to the archbishop’s residence in Armagh, Emma Redmond, Head of OpenAI Ireland, gathered with Archbishop Eamon Martin to discuss the Pope’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. Ms Redmond was accompanied by Derek Nolan, Policy and Partnerships Lead for Ireland and the Nordics at OpenAI Ireland.
The group discussed the encyclical letter “at this time when humanity stands at a ‘historic crossroads’”, the archbishop said. “I feel that our discussion was fruitful especially in the context of the onus and responsibilities held by governments, companies and citizens in the ethical shaping of artificial intelligence on the island of Ireland, and universally.”
Ms Redmond welcomed “Archbishop Martin’s engagement and his reflection on how AI can serve human dignity and the common good. OpenAI strives to ensure that advanced AI benefits everyone.”
Archbishop Martin added, “We agree that the common good of humanity can best be served by defending the dignity of workers and of every human person, especially the most vulnerable among us.”
For Ms Redmond, “AI should expand people’s capabilities, not replace human judgment about what matters; be developed safely and responsibly; and create opportunities whose benefits are widely shared.”
