Pope Leo warns AI is fueling conflict, urges world to ‘slow’ advances
Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, suggesting that it is contributing to global conflict. In his first encyclical, he advocates for stronger regulation and a more cautious approach to AI development. The pope emphasizes that AI should not be controlled by a select few and calls for a more ethical framework surrounding its use.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' addressing artificial intelligence.
- ▪He warned that AI is fueling and normalizing conflict worldwide.
- ▪The pope called for stronger regulation and a slower pace of AI advancements.
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Artificial intelligencePope Leo warns AI is fueling conflict, urges world to ‘slow’ advancesHistory’s first American pope was writing in his first encyclical, a sweeping and eagerly anticipated manifesto on the subject that was released Monday.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GooglePope Leo: 'Not in my interest' to debate President Trump01:20Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 25, 2026, 6:08 AM EDTBy Alexander SmithPope Leo XIV called for stronger regulation and a slower pace of AI advances in a landmark theological document released Monday, warning the technology was fueling and normalizing conflict around the world.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In a sweeping and eagerly…
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