AI Could Replace Human Jobs on Massive Scale- Anthropic Co-Founder Christoph Olah

Christoph Olah has warned that artificial intelligence could replace human labour on a “very large scale” in the coming years. Speaking during a Vatican event hosted by Pope Leo XIV on May 25, Olah said rapid advancements in AI technology could significantly disrupt global employment and force societies to rethink support systems for workers affected by automation. The event was held during the presentation of “Magnifica Humanitas,” the Pope’s first major encyclical focused on the ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence.

During the gathering attended by cardinals, theologians, and technology leaders, Pope Leo XIV stressed the need for stronger regulation of AI companies and warned against unchecked technological power and growing digital inequality. Olah acknowledged that AI firms operate under intense commercial competition and geopolitical pressures, which may not always align with broader public interests. He also welcomed the Vatican’s growing involvement in AI discussions, saying ethical debates around artificial intelligence should include governments, civil society, and religious institutions alongside tech companies. The Pope indicated that the Church and Anthropic may work together in the future to ensure AI develops in a way that benefits humanity.