Pope Leo urged global “disarmament” of artificial intelligence through strict ethical controls to prevent harm and domination, also issuing an apology for the Church’s involvement in slavery.

In his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," the pontiff warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or…

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery"…

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...

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…

Pontiff calls for ‘most rigorous’ ethical constraints on tech and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems, warning that they risk leading the world down a path of unending war.

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

In first major document, Pope Leo calls for governments to slow AI development with legal safeguards and oversight, rejects just war, theory and apologizes for the Catholic…

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.

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.

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

Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented…

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.

Pope Leo XIV called for the regulation of AI in his first encyclical to ensure it is used for the common good rather than profit.

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV has called for much closer regulation of AI technology, particularly in military settings.