Statement Pro Human Intelligence
The advent of the digital revolution and its most emblematic innovation—namely, so-called Generative Artificial Intelligence—demands a rethink of the conceptual boundaries of the Human Intelligence (HI) that sets us apart. This intelligence distinguishes us not only from other living organisms with whom we share a basic Biological Intelligence (BI), but also from machines powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This artificial form of hypothetical intelligence is framed by certain schools of thought not only as complementary to human intelligence, but also as competitive with it, and in extreme cases, even a total replacement for it.
Consequently, there is now an urgent need for the intellectual traceability of products and services created with the full or partial contribution of AI. Users must be provided with adequate, explicit, and advance notice—empowering them to discern the differences.
Just as we demand labels to ensure transparency regarding the origin and nature of the food that nourishes our bodies, it is equally legitimate to expect this same traceability for the products and services that nourish our minds and life experiences.
PRIMI FIRMATARI
The campaign was pre-launched in Italy before its international roll-out. Here is the list of the first supporters.
Carlo Nofri (promoter of the campaign and coordinator), philosopher of language, President of the no-profit research centre OSSMED Ets
“Just as we demand labels to ensure transparency regarding the origin and nature of the food that nourishes our bodies, it is equally legitimate to demand intellectual traceability for the products and services that nourish our minds and our existential experiences.”
Aurelio Angelini, Lecturer in Environmental Sociology, University of Palermo — Chairman of the National Committee for Sustainable Education, 2030 Agenda
“My endorsement of the Declaration on Artificial Intelligence stems from the conviction that AI is not merely a technological issue, but a social, democratic and ecological one. The spread of generative systems risks, in fact, widening existing inequalities, concentrating economic and decision-making power in the hands of a few and penalizing the most vulnerable categories.”
Paolo Anzuini, Architect and Inventor, President of the ‘Il Valore delle Idee’ Association
Roberto Bazzano, Consultant on Inclusive Policies, President of the ‘Città Bandiera Lilla’ National Network
“I agree with the document, and I emphasize the importance of emotions and human values in the creative process.”
Novella Bellucci, Professor of Italian Literature, “La Sapienza” University of Rome
Patrizio Bianchi, University Professor, UNESCO Chair at the University of Ferrara, former Minister of Education
“It is in schools that we must begin to safeguard human intelligence, both individually and in its collective expressions, by learning a sense of responsibility towards oneself and towards the community as a whole. Certainly, regulations are needed to chart the course of AI and to protect the rights of HI, but above all we must focus on the profound meaning of humanity and democracy, to avoid falling back into yet another dehumanising dictatorship.”
Franco Cesati, Publisher, Edizioni Cesati, Florence
Maria Grazia D’Amelio, Architect, Professor of History of Architecture, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Andrea Del Principe, RAI Researcher and opera singer
“Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can enhance learning, work and creativity. However, it must be used in an informed, critical and responsible way, so that it supports human capabilities without replacing judgement, ethics and independent thought.”
Francesco Florenzano, Pedagogist, President of UNIEDA, Italian Union for Adult Education
“AI must contribute to the individuals’ critical thinking, with the aim of defending and strengthening human dignity by combating all forms of inequality.”
Emanuele Frontoni, Professor of Computer Science, Co-Director of the VRAI Vision, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Lab — University of Macerata
Eleonora Gaudenzi, President of the Italian Graphology Association (AGI)
On. Vitaliano Gemelli, former Member of the European Parliament, President of the National Union for the fight against Illiteracy, Rome
Guglielmo Incerti Caselli, Graphologist, Director of the Manu Scribere Festival, Bologna
Giorgia Latini, Member of Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Culture, Science and Education of the Chamber of Deputies
Eva Lehner, Lecturer in Constitutional Law, University of Siena
“On closer inspection, the most obvious risks to democracy and the human person stem from the exclusive orientation of this technology towards the logic of profit. We must not repeat the same mistake made with the Internet: we need a public service for AI.”
Cristiano Luciani, Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Literature, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Nicola Mastidoro, Computational Linguist, expert in generative AI, Eulotech Rome
Federico Mollicone, Member of Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Culture, Science and Education of the Chamber of Deputies
“The alliance between development and the centrality of the individual demands transparency. With the Parliament’s opinion on the Consolidated Act on Audiovisual Media Services (TUSMA) in 2023, we anticipated the EU AI Act and Law 132/2025 on watermarks. Petitions such as this one are essential to defend the primacy of human intelligence and creative identity.”
Luigi Maria Musati, Theatre lecturer and playwright, former Director of the National Theater Academy “Silvio D’Amico in Rome
Stefano Pietrantonio, RAI journalist, RAI 2, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Enrico Ragni (known as Màlleus), calligrapher, Director of the Antica Bottega Amanuense in Recanati
Roberto Scardella , architect, sculptor and painter
“A vital step if we believe and want ‘human’ art to save the world”
Sabrina Turco, RAI journalist, RAI 1
INSPIRATIONAL DOCUMENTS
Carlo Nofri. Digito Ergo Sum. Introduzione alle filosofie dell’era digitale.
Franco Cesati Editore: https://www.francocesatieditore.com/catalogo/digito-ergo-sum/
Enciclica Magnifica Humanitas di Papa Leone XIV sulla custodia della persona umana nel tempo dell’intelligenza artificiale:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/it/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html
Regolamento Europeo sull’Intelligenza artificiale (EU AI Act):
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32024R1689
Codice Europeo di buone pratiche sulla trasparenza dei contenuti generati dall’IA
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/it/policies/code-practice-ai-generated-content