Vatican tech flop: Pope Leo’s AI crusade needs Trump — not the UN
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence emphasizes the need for AI to be accountable to human moral responsibility. He warns against the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech companies and advocates for transparency in AI development. However, his reliance on international organizations like the UN may overlook the importance of national governments in regulating AI.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence at the Vatican.
- ▪The encyclical argues for AI to be subject to human moral responsibility and public authority.
- ▪Leo critiques the concentration of power in tech companies and emphasizes the need for transparency in AI ethics.
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Daniel McCarthy Opinion Vatican tech flop: Pope Leo’s AI crusade needs Trump — not the UN By Daniel McCarthy Published May 25, 2026, 10:24 p.m. ET Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica Humanitas" focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, at the Vatican on May 25, 2026. AFP via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Pope Leo XIV is right about the need to make AI answer to the human good — artificial intelligence has to be subject to human moral responsibility. But whose? The pope warns against power accumulating in private hands: A few companies, led by a handful of executives and board members, control AI development.
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