’Love my woke pope’: Why Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI went viral online
Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical calling for the regulation of AI has gone viral, particularly among younger generations. The document is being praised for its critical stance on the tech industry's influence.
Why it matters
The intersection of religious leadership and modern technology policy highlights a growing public demand for ethical oversight of AI development.
Shortly after Pope Leo XIV issued his sweeping manifesto calling for the robust regulation of artificial intelligence, the Instagram meme account Saint Hoax posted a video to its more than 3 million followers about the pope’s call to “disarm” AI. “Love my woke pope (I’m not even Catholic),” the caption read.
The article reports on the viral nature of the encyclical and public reaction, maintaining a balanced perspective on the Pope's cultural relevance.
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