Introduction

In 2016, legendary Japanese animator and filmmaker Hayo Miyazaki was invited to watch an AI-generated sequence. The images were grotesque, writhing figures, imagined for zombie video games. Miyazaki, disturbed, discussed a disabled friend for whom basic human motion is an ordeal. He concluded, “I strongly feel this is an insult to life itself.”

AI in Entertainment

Miyazaki’s concerns resonate today. AI’s ability to produce realistic content sidelines human creativity, growing the insult to life itself. This was evident during the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023. Technology columnist Brian Merchant wrote in the Los Angeles Times that the strikes were “a proxy battle of humans vs. AI.”

AI in Music

The music industry faces similar challenges. As YouTuber Rick Beato demonstrates in his video, “The Real Reason Why Music is Getting Worse,” AI has taken over music production. In June, major record labels sued AI firms Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, arguing that AI uses large music catalogs without permission.

The Church’s Stance

Pope Francis has expressed concerns about technology. In his encyclical Laudato Si, he warned against innovation detached from ethics. Recently, he urged leaders to prioritize ethical questions regarding AI, asking, “How can we remain fully human and guide this cultural transformation to serve a good purpose?”

Conclusion

For Catholics, resisting AI aligns with preserving human dignity and creativity. Pope Francis’ call for ethical considerations in AI use is a step towards ensuring technology serves humanity, not the other way around. As a community, Catholics must advocate for the real, tangible aspects of life and faith.

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