Pope Leo XIV warns AI could undermine humanity during France visit
Pope Leo XIV warned during a visit to France that artificial intelligence and other technologies could threaten human dignity. He called for ethical education and regulation to ensure technological progress serves the common good.
Why it matters
The Vatican's stance on AI adds a significant moral and ethical dimension to the global debate on technological regulation.
Thousands gather in Paris as the pope warns against a ‘paradise of machines’ at the Elysee Palace.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd as he leaves at the end of a prayer vigil with young people at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 25, 2026 [AFP] By AFP and AP Published On 25 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026 Pope Leo XIV has warned that artificial intelligence, which he referred to as a “paradise of machines”, and other emerging technologies could undermine humanity by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human.
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