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Pope Leo Contradicts Donald Trump by Calling Artificial Intelligence Risks Real

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Pope Leo XIV dismissed claims that artificial intelligence safety concerns are fake news.

Pope Leo XIV declared that safety worries about artificial intelligence going rogue are genuine and require serious action, implicitly pushing back against the US president. The pontiff specifically targeted industry executives who oppose regulatory guardrails for advanced technology. The remarks mark a continuation of warnings regarding the technology throughout the pontificate.

Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns over artificial intelligence risks should be taken seriously rather than dismissed.
The pontiff criticized technology chief executive officers who advocate against implementing regulatory guardrails.
Reports noted the comments directly challenged the stance of United States President Donald Trump.
The leader of the Catholic Church has repeatedly addressed the perils associated with artificial intelligence since his papacy began.

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16 mthspapacy duration

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Sep 28Pope Leo XIV stated that artificial intelligence doom concerns are not fake news.
Sep 29The pontiff expanded on his criticism, targeting tech executives who oppose guardrails.

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Religious authorities increasingly weigh in on the ethical governance and societal implications of emerging technologies.

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Outlets agree that Pope Leo XIV asserted that artificial intelligence safety warnings are genuine and must be addressed.

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