The pontiff's first encyclical set up another potential flash point with the Trump administration, which has worked aggressively to deregulate AI development.

"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

The 83-page papal circular titled “Magnificent Humanity” calls for government regulation of AI companies and protection and retraining of workers who may be impacted.

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

VATICAN CITY, May 25 : Pope Leo issued his first major document on Monday, urging international regulation to slow down the development of AI systems, which he said spread…

The pontiff's first encyclical set up another potential flash point with the Trump administration, which has worked aggressively to deregulate AI development.

Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the 'disarming' and robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good...

History’s first American pope was writing in his first encyclical, a sweeping and eagerly anticipated manifesto on the subject that was released Monday.

Pope Leo called for the ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence, and warned of ‘new forms of slavery’ behind its rise.

Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation…

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on...

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV’s AI manifesto urges ‘disarming’ artificial intelligence, condemns AI-directed weapons and warns of new forms of slavery and hidden exploitation.

The first U.S. pope called for ownership of AI data not to be left solely in private hands and for policy makers to protect the rights of workers and children.

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In "Magnifica humanitas," Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, he warned about job losses, Big Tech's grip on AI, and had a message for developers.

Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders to regulate AI advancements, cautioning that unchecked development risks fueling conflict and concentrating power among a select few.

Pontiff appeals to world leaders in lengthy document at Vatican event

AI has been a core part of Pope Leo’s papacy

In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."

He pointed out that significant control over digital systems, infrastructure, and data increasingly rests with major economic and technological actors rather than with states.