The encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas* provides a framework for navigating the moral challenges of artificial intelligence by grounding technological progress in ancient truth. Rather than viewing AI as a neutral tool, its immense power necessitates a robust spiritual life to ensure it serves human flourishing. AI excels at processing "complicated" data, yet it fails to address "complex" human questions regarding meaning, love, and suffering. When efficiency becomes the primary metric of value, individuals risk objectifying themselves and discarding the vulnerable. True progress requires using technology to complement, rather than substitute, authentic relationships and worship. By maintaining a focus on the "why" of existence—rooted in the belief that humans are made for communion with God—people can resist the dehumanizing pressures of optimization and instead use their unique capacities to contribute to the common good.
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