Pope Leo XIV Urges AI Dialogue, Says Safety Concerns Are Serious
He said experts’ warnings should be taken seriously and urged leaders to discuss safeguards as AI systems grow more powerful.
- 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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The head of the Catholic Church does not for the first time express concerns about the security risks of AI. His recent criticism is nevertheless unusual – and not only affects the Nvidia boss.
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AI became the subject of a sharp disagreement between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump after the pope rejected the idea that warnings about runaway technology amount to “fake news.” Speaking to reporters aboard his plane Monday, Leo urged governments and technology leaders to confront the risks instead of brushing them aside. Pope Leo […]
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