Pope warns artificial intelligence could erode humanity
Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence must remain at the service of people during the first official papal visit to France in 18 years. Addressing concerns over technology in Paris, he cautioned against a paradise of machines that could cost society its humanity as thousands gathered for the three-day visit.
Why it matters
The speech adds a prominent moral voice to international debate over how governments and companies govern advanced AI.
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Part of the September 26, 2026 brief.