Pope Leo XIV warns against losing humanity to a ‘paradise of machines’

Pope Leo XIV cautioned French diplomats against losing their humanity in the face of an increasingly advanced technological world on Friday. The Pope's speech came as part of an apostolic journey, during which he expressed concern about the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of technology. Addressing the issue of AI, the Pope emphasized the importance of education in ethical discernment and acknowledging moral good, highlighting the need to respect human beings' freedom and dignity.

Pope Leo XIV's leadership began in 2025, three years after OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, leading to a global race among tech companies to become the industry leader. These efforts have raised concerns about potential cybersecurity and privacy issues, with previous incidents involving hacked AI systems. As AI development continues at a rapid pace, Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly emphasized the importance of putting humans first, warning against the risk of technological dependence and potential new forms of economic colonialism.