Here’s what pope has said so far on artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and former mathematics major, has often discussed artificial intelligence (AI) in speeches since his election in May 2025, emphasizing the need for ethical use of AI.
He has cautioned against over-reliance on AI tools such as chatbots, stressing its limitations and warning that misuse could hinder individual human growth and thinking abilities.
The pope has stressed that AI should function as a tool for human benefit, and not to replace or diminish human dignity and freedoms.
He has raised concerns about the potential impact of AI on children’s development and cautioned about making AI systems passive consumers of content instead of co-workers in creation.
Pope Leo has highlighted the risks of AI technologies such as deepfakes, and spoken against the replacement of human voices and faces in communication.
The pope has questioned our reliance on AI as a substitute for real human relationships, warning it could reduce human interaction and unique encounters.
In upcoming encyclicals, the pope is expected to delve deeper into the ethical challenges and societal implications of artificial intelligence, aiming at guiding its use for the common good.

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