Pope Leo urges action on AI safety concerns
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Pope Leo XIV said concerns that artificial intelligence could pose catastrophic risks are not “fake news” and called for governments, technology leaders and civil society groups to discuss safeguards and regulation.
Speaking to reporters on Monday during a flight to Rome after a four-day visit to France, Leo said he was not in “panic mode” but believed warnings from AI experts should be taken seriously. He urged continued dialogue, study and investigation to prevent the technology from reaching a point where it could harm or destroy humanity.
The pope also criticized technology executives who oppose government regulation or limits on AI. He referred to reports that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had discussed the possibility of adding guardrails to some AI models, while expressing skepticism because Huang has also argued against limits and regulation. Al Jazeera reported that Huang recently agreed with US President Donald Trump’s characterization of AI safety fears as overblown.
Leo has repeatedly raised concerns about AI during his papacy and dedicated his first encyclical to the technology and the protection of humanity. The Vatican has also promoted international governance efforts involving AI, including in nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation.
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Pope Leo urges action on AI safety concerns
Pope Leo XIV said concerns that artificial intelligence could pose catastrophic risks are not “fake news” and called for governments, technology leaders and civil society groups to discuss safeguards and regulation. Speaking to reporters on Monday during a flight to Rome after a four-day visit to France, Leo said he was not in “panic mode” but believed warnings from AI experts should be taken seriously. He urged continued dialogue, study and investigation to prevent the technology from reaching a point where it could harm or destroy humanity. The pope also criticized technology executives who oppose government regulation or limits on AI. He referred to reports that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had discussed the possibility of adding guardrails to some AI models, while expressing skepticism because Huang has also argued against limits and regulation. Al Jazeera reported that Huang recently agreed with US President Donald Trump’s characterization of AI safety fears as overblown. Leo has repeatedly raised concerns about AI during his papacy and dedicated his first encyclical to the technology and the protection of humanity. The Vatican has also promoted international governance efforts involving AI, including in nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation.
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