Pope Leo says world leaders should slow down when it comes to artificial intelligence
Pope Leo says world leaders should slow down when it comes to artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-05-25 11:09:00
Source Domain: katv.com
- Pope Leo XIV issued a manifesto titled “Magnifica Humanitas” urging world leaders to proceed slowly and prudently with the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).
- The manifesto emphasizes the need for clear regulatory frameworks that establish adequate tools to uphold justice and curb the negative effects of technological advancements.
- The pope stressed that AI should be used for beneficial purposes and not as an antagonistic force towards humanity.
- He acknowledged the unpredictability and long-term impacts of new technologies on individual dignity and the common good.
- Faith leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, are advocating for human control over AI-weapons rather than allowing machines to control them, calling for legal safeguards in a recent letter to Congress.
- The manifesto calls for an open discussion around ethical frameworks governing the use of AI.
