Australians have a lot in common with the Pope when it comes to AI
Australians share a common distrust of artificial intelligence, similar to the concerns expressed by Pope Leo XIV. Recent surveys indicate that a significant majority of Australians believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, with very few trusting AI companies with their personal information. This growing skepticism is influencing local politics and community opposition to AI-related developments.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV has called for a slowdown in AI development due to its potential risks.
- ▪Almost half of Australians believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, according to a recent survey.
- ▪Only 4 percent of Australians trust their private information with AI companies.
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analysisWhat do the Pope and most Australians have in common? Neither trust AI companiesBy national AI reporter Cam WilsonTopic:AIThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:00amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:00amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:00amPope Leo XIV has urged global governments to slow down the development of AI systems and their disruptive effects. (Reuters: Remo Casilli)abc.net.au/news/artificial-intelligence-australians-trust-survey-pope-leo-ai/106745098Link copiedShareShare articleIt's not often that the Pope, college students and Australians agree.One topic that has put these unusual bedfellows all roughly on the same page is artificial intelligence.Last week, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, a 43,000-word plea to address the threats posed by AI.American college students have been expressing their concerns…
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