What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant
Pope Leo XIV has issued his first encyclical, emphasizing the need to 'disarm' artificial intelligence to protect humanity from its disruptive effects. He warns against the unchecked development of AI, particularly in warfare, and calls for ethical guidelines and political involvement. The encyclical aims to guide the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion members on the responsible use of AI technology.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, titled Magnifica humanitas, addresses the implications of artificial intelligence.
- ▪He stresses that AI should not be left solely in private hands and calls for protections for workers and children.
- ▪The pope warns that AI is normalizing war and demands robust legal frameworks and independent oversight.
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EXPLAINERNews|ReligionWhat has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significantThe pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIn the first encyclical of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' and people protected from its most disruptive effects [File: Tiziana Fabi/AFP]By Priyanka Shankar and The Associated PressPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence must be “disarmed” as world leaders and private companies increase the technology’s use in many human activities, including war.On Monday, in the first encyclical of his papacy, titled Magnifica…
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