Pope Leo XIV on Monday expressed strong support for addressing the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, explicitly rejecting the characterization of such concerns as “fake news.”
Speaking to reporters while departing France for Vatican City, the Pope stated that growing worries about AI software behaving uncontrollably necessitate serious discussions regarding regulation and safety protocols.
Addressing the level of urgency surrounding these issues, Leo reassured the public that the situation did not warrant alarm. “If someone were to ask me, ‘Am I in panic mode?’ No, I’m not,” he said, adding that he was able to sleep soundly despite the ongoing debates.
The comments reflect a broader international conversation about the ethical and technical limits of advanced AI systems, with religious leaders increasingly weighing in on the moral implications of technology development.
Calling it fake news is wild. The risks are real, but I hope this actually leads to concrete regulations soon.
It’s refreshing to see a religious leader engage with tech policy so directly. Glad they aren’t dismissing it as nonsense.