DISCUSSION ON THE ENCYCLOPEDIA MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: CHALLENGES THAT AI POSES TO SOCIETY

14 November | 15:30

Location: Municipal Library of Lagos Organised by: Friends of Lagos Group Duration: 2h Age rating: M18 All activities at the Municipal Library are free to participate but require prior registration up to 48 hours before the event by calling 282 767 816, visiting the Facebook page of the Library, or emailing biblioteca@cm-lagos.pt. Each initiative requires a minimum number of participants. If this is not met, the activity may be cancelled.

The conference proposes a reflection on the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on contemporary society, starting from the new encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas. The debate will address how technological development must respect the dignity of each person, warning against the risks of reducing humans to mere digital data. Among the main ethical challenges will also be the future of work, job protection, and the need to avoid military use or use driven solely by individual interests of Artificial Intelligence.

In this context, a technological leadership capable of combating inequalities and monopolies will be advocated, placing progress at the service of the common good, rather than subordinating it to greed and economic interests. The conference will bring together citizens and experts in a debate focused on concrete solutions, seeking to reflect on how to ensure that technology and Artificial Intelligence remain at the service of people and society.

Free parking - The Cultural Centre of Lagos and the Municipal Library of Lagos offer free parking at the Front Ribeirinha park (Avenida dos Descobrimentos) for the audience of their shows/events. To qualify for this discount, users must present a stamp obtained at the ticket office of the Cultural Centre of Lagos or the entrance of the Municipal Library of Lagos. The offer applies only one hour before and one hour after each show/event.