Pope Leo XIV States AI Security Concerns Are Not Fake News
Pope Leo XIV argued that the danger of artificial intelligence getting out of control must be taken seriously, putting him at odds with the views of US President Donald Trump.
During a press conference on the plane on his return to Rome following his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that concerns that artificial intelligence technology could destroy humanity are not fake news.
Statements Made on the Plane
Pope Leo XIV answered journalists' questions on the way back to Rome after completing his four-day contacts in France. He stated that the security issues raised by artificial intelligence experts cannot be ignored.
Disagreement with Trump
The Pope's assessments marked a distinct divergence from the stance of US President Donald Trump, who has dismissed fears of artificial intelligence getting out of control as a hoax.
First Encyclical and Commission Work
Pope Leo drew attention to Perfect Humanity, his first encyclical dedicated to artificial intelligence and the preservation of humanity. He also stated that a Vatican commission is engaging in dialogue to prevent artificial intelligence from harming humanity.
Preparations for White House Summit
The White House announced that a meeting is planned, with the participation of some tech company executives, to discuss issues of artificial intelligence, innovation, and regulation.