Pope Leo XIV warns that AI must be “disarmed” and cites Gandalf from LOTR to make his point
Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning regarding the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He emphasizes the need for responsible governance of AI to ensure it serves the common good and respects human dignity. The Pope's message includes a reference to Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, highlighting the seriousness of the issue.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV warns about the dangers of artificial intelligence in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
- ▪He stresses the importance of defining responsibility in the development and use of AI.
- ▪The Pope argues for careful control of AI to prevent it from dominating humanity.
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AI Pope Leo XIV warns that AI must be “disarmed” and cites Gandalf from LOTR to make his point News By Elton Jones published 27 May 2026 The pope’s prophetic words about AI include a famous line from a storied wizard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The growing backlash against AI has spilled into nearly every corner of culture — from art and music to education and the future of work.
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