ethics

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'disarmament' of AI, warns of war and job losses

In his first papal message, Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed' to prevent it from becoming a tool of domination, exclusion and death, and urges global leaders and tech companies to tightly control AI development. The encyclical highlights risks of AI in warfare and job losses, and includes an apology for the Church's historical role in slavery.