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Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.

Pope calls for 'disarming' of AI, robust regulation in major manifesto Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the 'disarming' and robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing...

Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.

Pope Leo warns of AI becoming 'yet another Tower of Babel' Pope Leo XIV urges global governments to slow down the development of AI systems and their disruptive effects.

Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.

Breaking: Pope Leo XIV says control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands “of a few” while warning that technology is fueling world conflicts, setting out his proposals in the first major theological document of his pontificate www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/e...

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Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’ Pope Leo called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology on Monday, and warned of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. The “just war” theory – espoused recently by the Trump administration – was “outdated”, Pope Leo XIV wrote in his first encyclical, which he presented in person at the Vatican, alongside AI experts including the co-founder of US giant Anthropic. The first US pope, who has clashed with the White House...

Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.