Thinking Ethically About AI in a World in Transition

Authors

  • Luis Scasso Organization of Ibero-American States

Abstract

With the central aim of placing the human person at the heart of technological development, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, made a major impact on the international stage in May 2026 by reflecting on the need to affirm and protect human dignity in the face of the rise of digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI). The Holy Father’s warnings resonate with particular relevance when we consider the present (and future) of Ibero-American countries, where the adoption of these advancements coexists with marked disparities in economic and social development, as well as challenges in areas such as education, health, and productivity.

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Author Biography

Luis Scasso, Organization of Ibero-American States

Director of the Office of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI) in Argentina.

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Published

2026-09-14

How to Cite

Scasso, L. (2026). Thinking Ethically About AI in a World in Transition. Revista Iberoamericana De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Sociedad - CTS (Ibero-American Science, Technology and Society Journal), 21, 17–19. Retrieved from https://ojs.revistacts.net/index.php/CTS/article/view/1293

Issue

Ethical Commitments Regarding Artificial Intelligence

Section

Introduction

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