Vatican cardinal warns of ‘painful consequences’ from AI ‘deepfakes’
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça has expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of AI-generated deepfakes on human relationships and societal structures. He emphasized that these technologies could alter the fundamental nature of human interaction and have painful consequences for individuals. His remarks were made ahead of the upcoming encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, which will address the implications of artificial intelligence.
- ▪Cardinal Mendonça warned that AI deepfakes threaten the very grammar of human interaction.
- ▪He stated that deepfakes could damage the political, social, and cultural fabric of societies.
- ▪The encyclical Magnifica Humanitas will focus on the impact of AI on human dignity and social justice.
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News Vatican cardinal warns of ‘painful consequences’ from AI ‘deepfakes’ Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, addressed concerns about the impact of AI on society before Pope Leo's encyclical is released next week. Cardinal José Tolentino de MendonçaChristopher Furlong/Getty Images AntoninoCambria 0 Antonino Cambria Comments 0 Fri May 22, 2026 - 10:35 pm EDT VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, warned during a Thursday conference against the “painful consequences” AI (artificial intelligence)”deepfakes” may have for human interaction and relationships.
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