Pope Leo XIV warns about AI threat in formal address

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:20 pm

In his first formal audience, Pope Leo XIV delivered a striking message on artificial intelligence, cautioning that AI could undermine human dignity amid warnings of an existential threat from leading researchers. The pontiff’s remarks blend solemn concern with a hint of wry humor as he challenges the unchecked march of technology.

theverge.com / Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name

As Pope Leo XIV laid out his vision for the papacy in an address to the College of Cardinals, he also explained why he picked his papal name. Incredibly, artificial intelligence played a big part. In the Vatican’s translation of his speech, Pope Leo XIV explained that his name references Pope Leo…

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Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence is a challenge to “human dignity.”

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Pope Leo Warns Over AI As MIT Researcher Finds 90% Probability Of 'Existential Threat' In his first formal audience as the newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the most critical matters facing humanity. Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass with…

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