Preserving Human Voices and Faces

The 60th World Day of Social Communications which we celebrate today, Ascension of the Lord Sunday, bears this theme, “Preserving Human Voices And Faces.” In his message, Pope Leo reminds us of the distinct and unique features of each person’s face and voice. These are sacred which need to be preserved.

In the midst of today’s digital world, the challenge is to return to be truly human who are able to interact with each other personally. Pope Leo emphasizes that “by simulating human voices and faces, wisdom and knowledge, consciousness and responsibility, empathy and friendship, the systems known as artificial intelligence not only interfere with information ecosystems, but also encroach upon the deepest level of communication, that of human relationships.”

May all of us, who have easy access in using today’s tools in media, bring our faces and voices once again in front of each other for an authentic human encounter.