US V-P Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’
US Vice-President J.D. Vance praised Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, calling it a profound act of moral leadership. The encyclical, titled 'Magnifica Humanitas,' warns of the potential dangers of AI, including new forms of slavery. Vance emphasized the need for moral guidance in navigating the challenges posed by technological advancements.
- ▪Vice-President J.D. Vance described Pope Leo XIV's manifesto on AI as 'profound.'
- ▪The encyclical warns about the risks of artificial intelligence, including potential new forms of slavery.
- ▪Vance highlighted the importance of moral leadership in addressing the challenges of the AI age.
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- ▪ Vance: Pope’s AI warnings ‘profound’ — The Hill
- ▪ Vance calls Pope Leo’s AI warnings ‘profound’ — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Pope Leo encyclical calls for "disarming" of AI — CBS 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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US V-P Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Vice-President J.D. Vance said he was happy that the pontiff took the name Leo XIV when he took leadership of the Holy See in 2025.PHOTO: BLOOMBERGPublished May 27, 2026, 08:42 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 08:42 AMWASHINGTON - US Vice-President J.D. Vance on May 26 praised Pope Leo XIV’s manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it “profound” and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age.Mr Vance has close ties to the tech industry, having worked as a venture capitalist before entering politics, and counts Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk among his most prominent backers.In an encyclical called “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity),…
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