Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo Says Artificial Intelligence Safety Concerns Not 'Fake News'
The pope said experts’ warnings should be taken seriously and urged dialogue as AI leaders debate guardrails and regulation.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns about artificial intelligence are not "fake news," directly rebuking President Donald Trump's recent dismissal of such warnings.
- President Trump recently told the UN General Assembly that fears about AI dangers are a "hoax," framing regulatory efforts as a "conspiracy" by political opponents to hinder U.S. technological dominance over China.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI systems could lead a "swarm of agents" capable of taking over the internet within 6 to 12 months, underscoring urgency behind the Pope's safety call.
- Leo established a moral framework in his May 2026 encyclical "Magnificent Humanity" and urged political and industry leaders to collaborate on ensuring AI does not destroy humanity.
- Nvidia has begun implementing safety guardrails into AI systems, which the Pope noted while expressing optimism that solutions can be found through continued dialogue among scientists, politicians, and society.
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