Actress and activist Sharon Stone joined about 30 Nobel laureates in Rome on July 16 to sign a declaration against the risks of artificial intelligence [1], [2].
The gathering highlights a growing global effort to prevent the integration of autonomous AI into nuclear weapon systems and to protect human rights from algorithmic governance.
Stone acted as an ambassador for the papal encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” during the event [1]. She participated in the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War, which took place at the Aula Giulio Cesare in the Campidoglio [3].
During the assembly, Stone signed the “Dichiarazione di Roma per una pace disarmata e disarmante,” a historic document aimed at promoting disarmament and peace [2], [4]. The assembly brought together scientists, world leaders, and technology experts to address the existential threats posed by the intersection of AI and nuclear weaponry [1].
Stone emphasized the necessity of maintaining human agency over technology. "Human dignity is not an algorithm," Stone said [2], [4].
She further connected her personal drive for activism to a broader sense of global responsibility. Stone said that the primordial instinct, or “Basic Instinct,” for her is the necessity to unite for the common good, and in respect for others [1].
In her closing remarks, Stone addressed the nature of truth in the age of digital manipulation. "Human dignity is not an algorithm. And remember: truth triumphs on its own, lies require complicity. Peace and good," Stone said [4].
The event concluded with a formal greeting at the Campidoglio, where the participants reaffirmed their commitment to a future where technology serves humanity rather than controlling it [4].
“Human dignity is not an algorithm.”
This assembly represents a convergence of moral authority, scientific expertise, and cultural influence to establish an ethical framework for AI. By linking the risks of artificial intelligence with nuclear disarmament, the participants are signaling that AI safety is not merely a technical challenge but a critical component of global security and human rights.
