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They met top tech experts behind closed doors. Now these religious leaders are urging Congress to act.

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The U.S. Catholic bishops have formed a task force on artificial intelligence, with Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose as its chairman. The September 16 announcement followed a meeting between the bishops' Administrative Committee and representatives of technology companies. Cantú told Religion News Service that about seven technology experts from four companies spoke with roughly 30 bishops for two and a half hours. He said the discussion took place under Chatham House rules, which allowed the participants to speak candidly but limits what he can disclose about who said what. John Paul II described technology as an ally of work that can become an enemy. Afterward, more than a dozen bishops went to Capitol Hill and met with members of Congress. The bishops' conference says they urged lawmakers to adopt AI safeguards and legislation to protect children online. Cantú described the task force's work to RNS: continue talking with AI developers, advocate for legislation, teach bishops and dioce