A collection of speeches and writings attributed to Pope Leo XIV has received certification as human-authored from Proudly Human, an Australian company led by former chief scientist Dr. Alan Finkel. The certification occurred less than two months following the pope’s public statements characterizing artificial intelligence as a significant threat to humanity.
The certification process involved collaboration among Proudly Human, Australian Catholic University, Vatican cardinals, and the publisher of the collection titled Maps of Hope. The pope’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, was released in May alongside the Maps of Hope publication and addressed concerns regarding artificial intelligence’s potential dangers and the concentration of technological power among a limited number of actors. The encyclical advocated for preventing artificial intelligence from “dominating humanity” and called for the technology to be “human-friendly,” widely available, and subject to open discussion.
Proudly Human’s certification methodology requires authors or their representatives to complete identity verification and formally declare compliance with minimum standards, which prohibit using AI to generate initial drafts, sentences, or paragraphs. The company employs a suite of multiple AI detection tools that analyze various aspects of writing and grammar, along with a proprietary averaging algorithm. According to Finkel, the detection system undergoes nightly testing to maintain reliability. The Maps of Hope collection passed this evaluation within approximately one day.
Finkel indicated that the certification process aims to provide transparency to readers about authorship in contexts where human creation carries particular significance. He characterized such knowledge as a fundamental right for individuals, especially regarding religious communications where audiences expect authentic expertise and wisdom from religious leaders. Prof Zlato Skrbis of Australian Catholic University noted that given the volume of online content being generated rapidly, having definitive confirmation that works represent human reflection and judgment holds meaningful value.
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