Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
Pope Leo XIV has called for the disarming of artificial intelligence to prevent its potential for domination and exclusion. In his first encyclical, he emphasized the need for legal frameworks and oversight to ensure AI serves the common good. He warned against leaving AI data ownership solely in private hands and highlighted the risks associated with AI-directed weaponry.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' focused on artificial intelligence.
- ▪He warned that AI could lead to new forms of slavery and called for robust legal frameworks.
- ▪The Pope emphasized the importance of protecting workers' rights and keeping children safe from AI technology.
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NewsPope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and deathLeo, in his first encyclical, insists ownership of AI data must not be left solely in private hands.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical letter 'Magnifica Humanitas', focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, in the Vatican on May 25, 2026 [File: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP]By AFP and APPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that “new forms of slavery” are tied to its rise.The Catholic Church leader warned on Monday against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and…
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