Pope Leo warns AI challenges must be confronted with regulation, transparency
Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning regarding the rapid development of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for regulation and transparency. In his first encyclical, he cautioned that AI could exacerbate conflict and misinformation, potentially leading to perpetual warfare. He called for a collaborative approach to ensure ethical oversight and protect vulnerable populations from the risks associated with AI technology.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV urged governments to slow down AI development in his first encyclical, warning of its potential to spread misinformation and prioritize conflict.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of robust legal frameworks and independent oversight for AI systems, particularly in warfare.
- ▪The Pope invoked the biblical story of the Tower of Babel to illustrate the dangers of unchecked technological ambition without ethical considerations.
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WorldPope Leo warns that AI challenges must be confronted with regulation, transparency in his 1st encyclicalPope Leo XIV urged governments to slow down the development of AI systems in the first enyclical of his papacy, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritize conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.Takes aim at AI use in warfare, saying it's 'not permissible' to entrust systems with lethal decisionsThomson Reuters · Posted: May 25, 2026 7:23 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 26PlayListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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