Pope Says AI Should Be Disarmed to Avoid Dominating Humanity
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about the dangers of artificial intelligence, calling for it to be disarmed to protect humanity. In a landmark address, the pope emphasized the need for AI to be made more human-friendly and freed from monopolistic control. The pope's comments add to a growing debate over the regulation of AI and its potential impact on society.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV has called for artificial intelligence to be disarmed to protect humanity.
- ▪The pope's address included a video presentation with images of major historical events.
- ▪The pope wants AI to be freed from monopolistic control and used for the greater good.
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TechnologyPope Says AI Should Be Disarmed to Avoid Dominating HumanityFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandPope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter in The Vatican on May 25.Photographer: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty ImagesFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Flavia Rotondi and Alessandra MigliaccioMay 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM UTCUpdated on May 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTCBookmarkSavePope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be “disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is reshaping…
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