Pope Leo XIV has warned of the potential consequences of artificial intelligence (AI) on the intellectual development of young people, saying it could damage their grip on reality.
Since his election as head of the Catholic Church on May 8, the pope — a mathematics graduate — has repeatedly warned of the risks associated with AI but this is the first time he has spoken out exclusively on the subject.
While welcoming the use of AI in “enhancing research in healthcare and scientific discovery”, the pope said it “raises troubling questions on its possible repercussions” on humanity’s “distinctive ability to grasp and process reality”.
Pope Leo himself has been the target of deep fake videos and audio messages published on social media in recent weeks.
