Issued2025-01-28

Antiqua et nova. Note on the Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence

GuidanceInternational

Summary

Doctrinal Note that articulates Catholic teaching on artificial intelligence, distinguishes human from artificial intelligence, and sets ethical principles for AI development and use across education, the economy, labour, health, human relationships, and warfare.

Healthcare Implications

Emphasizes AI’s potential to enhance healthcare while warning that AI must not replace the doctor–patient relationship and that poorly governed deployment could widen disparities in access to care and reinforce a ‘medicine for the rich’ model.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Privacy & Data; Transparency & Governance; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government