AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Pope Leo XIV declared on Monday that fears surrounding artificial intelligence going rogue should not be dismissed as "fake news" and should be given serious consideration. The pope, who addressed AI in his first encyclical, urged a candid discussion about safety concerns raised by AI experts during a press conference. He stressed that such issues cannot be ignored or dismissed.

Contradicting President Donald Trump's stance on AI, Pope Leo stressed the necessity of addressing the looming threats posed by AI. Trump has frequently dismissed AI concerns as a "hoax" and advocated for the U.S. to remain ahead of China in the AI race.