UPDATE – JANUARY 2026:
This event underscored BABL AI’s role in global conversations about the ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly in contexts where AI intersects with peace, security, and international governance. Since publication, interest in ethical AI frameworks for defense and high-risk sectors has continued to grow, and BABL AI’s ethics leadership remains active in multi-stakeholder efforts focused on responsible deployment, human oversight, and international coordination. The organization’s participation in forums like the Pacem in Terris anniversary conference reflects its broader commitment to promoting trustworthy AI systems that align with democratic values and human dignity.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
BABL AI’s Chief Ethics Officer Joins Pacem in Terris Event, Advocates for Ethical AI Development
Jovana Davidovic, Chief Ethics Officer at BABL AI, joined global experts to advocate for ethical AI development at a special event marking the 60th anniversary of Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), Pope John XXIII’s historic encyclical. The gathering explored urgent moral challenges, including warfare, nuclear weapons, and artificial intelligence.
The Pacem in Terris anniversary conference took place in September and brought together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to confront modern threats to peace. Davidovic participated in multiple discussions and emphasized the importance of strong ethical frameworks for AI development.
“There are so many brilliant people working on issues of emerging threats to peace across industry, academia, and policy, so I am actually quite hopeful in spite of the fact that it seems like the threats to peace are growing.”
She also raised a key concern around emerging military technologies:
“Fielding weapons too soon and without appropriate testing, or fielding weapons without regard for how they might be misused…”
Pope Francis also shared remarks during the event, invoking the words of St. John XXIII. He prayed for global unity and peace, stating:
“By God’s power and inspiration, all peoples may embrace each other as brothers and sisters, and that the peace for which they long may ever flourish and reign among them.”
Watch Jovana Davidovic’s remarks from the event below:
About BABL AI:
Since 2018, BABL AI has helped organizations build and audit responsible AI systems. The company provides independent audits, trusted certifications, and expert-led training. Its mission is simple but vital: to ensure algorithms are built and governed in ways that promote human flourishing.
