Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has issued a significant encyclical addressing the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity. He warns that AI could make civilization 'less human' and emphasizes the need for a 'disarming' of the technology. The document also includes an apology for the Vatican's historical role in the transatlantic slave trade and critiques the outdated 'just war' theory.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence risks making civilization 'less human'.
- ▪He calls for the 'disarming' of AI to prevent a race for powerful algorithms and dominance.
- ▪The encyclical includes an apology for the Vatican's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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- ▪ US V-P Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’ — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Vance: Pope’s AI warnings ‘profound’ — The Hill
- ▪ Vance calls Pope Leo’s AI warnings ‘profound’ — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Pope Leo calls for AI to be ‘disarmed’ — Reddit
- ▪ Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’ — South China Morning Post
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World Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical By Chris Livesay Chris Livesay Correspondent, Rome Chris Livesay is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in Rome. Read Full Bio Chris Livesay May 25, 2026 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rome — Pope Leo XIV issued a major document Monday focused largely on the implications of the rise of artificial intelligence for humanity, warning the technology could make civilization itself "less human."Pope Leo, who has repeatedly clashed with the Trump administration over the Iran war and some U.S.
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