Vance calls Pope Leo’s AI warnings ‘profound’
Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Leo XIV for his encyclical addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Vance expressed that the pope's call for responsible care in technological advancements is both profound and necessary. He also discussed his recent Lenten practices, including deleting the social media app X from his phone.
- ▪Vance commended Pope Leo XIV for his warnings about unregulated AI advancements in a new theological document.
- ▪The encyclical emphasizes the need for responsible care in the face of technological progress.
- ▪Vance has not yet read the entire encyclical but found the excerpts he reviewed to be profound.
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EXCLUSIVEArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligenceVance calls Pope Leo’s AI warnings ‘profound’In an interview Tuesday with NBC News, the vice president said he is glad the pope tackled the topic. Vance also discussed why X remains off his phone after he deleted it for Lent.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Vice President JD Vance's new book, "Communion," is set to be released June 16.Alex Brandon / Pool via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 2:10 PM EDTBy Henry J.
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