Pope warns against ‘losing humanity’ to AI machines

Pope Leo XIV has cautioned against the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to erode human values during his visit to France. In remarks at the Élysée Palace, the pontiff warned of "losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines," a theme he also addressed in an earlier teaching document. This warning echoes his previous call for AI to be "disarmed," likening the technology's unchecked use to the exploitative practices of the transatlantic slave trade.

The Pope's four-day tour is highlighted by a massive Mass in Paris, expected to draw over half a million attendees, showcasing France's renewed spiritual interest. The visit also includes a visit to Notre Dame, a mass attended by young people at the Stade de France, and a tribute to Robert Schuman, a key figure in the formation of the European Union.

Despite some tensions over Macron's proposed events, Pope Leo XIV's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with Macron describing the visit as a "great honor."