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A timeline of artificial intelligence and the Vatican’s response to it.

The article traces key historical milestones in artificial intelligence (A.I.) development and ethical considerations, from the 1921 premiere of Karel Capek’s play “R.U.R.”, which introduced the word “robot,” to recent Vatican actions addressing A.I. ethics. It highlights significant technological a...

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Published in:America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture Vol. 235; no. 1; p. 14
Format: Article
Published: America Media Jul/Aug2026
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Ethics
Applied sciences
Religions
Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965)
Technological innovations
Historical source material
Ethical problems
Vatican City
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