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Pope Leo Warns of Potential Artificial Intelligence Risks

The Mercury

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Date Published
20 June 2025
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22 June 2025, 07:13 pm

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Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the use of artificial intelligence. The Pontiff has used his platform to highlight the potential dangers of AI on multiple occasions since the beginning of his papacy in May. The US native has told an event attended by Italy's Prime Minister that the future of younger generations needs to be considered most when planning for AI. He has previously warned of the risk it poses to jobs, and says journalists should use it responsibly.

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Pope Leo XIV has expressed concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to consider future generations in AI planning. He has highlighted the potential dangers AI poses to jobs and urges journalists to use AI responsibly. His remarks are significant, especially given his broad audience and influence, which could contribute to increasing global awareness on AI risks. This aligns with broader discussions about the societal impact of AI and the necessity of ethical and safe AI governance frameworks.