Português 
14 November 2026 • 15h30
Talk on the Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas: the Challenges AI Poses to Society
14 November | 3.30pm
Venue: Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos (Municipal Library)
Organised by: Grupo dos Amigos de Lagos
Duration: 2h
Age rating: 18+
All activities at the Municipal Library are free, but registration is required at least 48 hours in advance by phone (282 767 816), through the library's Facebook page or by email (biblioteca@cm-lagos.pt). Each activity needs a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled if it is not reached.
The conference proposes a reflection on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on today’s society, starting from Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. The debate will look at how technological development must respect the dignity of every person, warning against the risk of reducing human beings to mere digital data. Other key ethical challenges include the future of work, protecting jobs and the need to prevent military uses of AI or uses driven only by individual interests.
In this context, the speakers will argue for technological leadership able to fight inequality and monopolies, placing progress at the service of the common good rather than greed and economic interests. The conference brings together citizens and experts for a debate focused on concrete solutions, reflecting on how to ensure that technology and Artificial Intelligence remain at the service of people and society.
Free parking: the Centro Cultural de Lagos and the Municipal Library offer free parking at the Frente Ribeirinha car park (Avenida dos Descobrimentos) to their audiences. Show the stamp from the Cultural Centre box office or the library entrance at the car park reception. Valid from one hour before to one hour after each event.
Venue: Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos (Municipal Library)
Organised by: Grupo dos Amigos de Lagos
Duration: 2h
Age rating: 18+
All activities at the Municipal Library are free, but registration is required at least 48 hours in advance by phone (282 767 816), through the library's Facebook page or by email (biblioteca@cm-lagos.pt). Each activity needs a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled if it is not reached.
The conference proposes a reflection on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on today’s society, starting from Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. The debate will look at how technological development must respect the dignity of every person, warning against the risk of reducing human beings to mere digital data. Other key ethical challenges include the future of work, protecting jobs and the need to prevent military uses of AI or uses driven only by individual interests.
In this context, the speakers will argue for technological leadership able to fight inequality and monopolies, placing progress at the service of the common good rather than greed and economic interests. The conference brings together citizens and experts for a debate focused on concrete solutions, reflecting on how to ensure that technology and Artificial Intelligence remain at the service of people and society.
Free parking: the Centro Cultural de Lagos and the Municipal Library offer free parking at the Frente Ribeirinha car park (Avenida dos Descobrimentos) to their audiences. Show the stamp from the Cultural Centre box office or the library entrance at the car park reception. Valid from one hour before to one hour after each event.
