Pope Leo warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical
Pope Leo has issued a new encyclical warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. He emphasizes that without moral limits, AI could become a tool for domination and exclusion. The Pope calls for governments and institutions to ensure that AI serves the common good and human dignity.
- ▪Pope Leo's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' warns that AI risks becoming a tool of 'domination, exclusion and death.'
- ▪He compares the governance of AI to nuclear arms control, emphasizing the need for moral limits.
- ▪The Pope highlights the dangers of autonomous weapons and biased algorithms that could block access to essential services.
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Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical 'Stay awake,' Pope Leo urges in his encyclical letter 'Magnifica Humanitas' on artificial intelligence By Mitch Picasso Fox News Published May 25, 2026 2:31pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Pope warns AI must be ‘disarmed’ to protect humanity The Vatican is formally entering the global AI debate as the Pope warns autonomous weapons and biased algorithms threaten human dignity.
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