Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI.
Published on
19/05/2026 - 14:55 GMT+2
More than a billion people follow it — and according to its believers, it is all-knowing. But it isn't a religion, it's artificial intelligence.
The use of the technology, though, is becoming a concern for many, with AI psychosis, cybersecurity, and the vast amounts of energy it needs to function.
Pope Leo XIV is one of those voicing their worries, and in the first major text of his papacy, he will address the impact of AI on humanity.
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