Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on. Leo, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity in its wake, was asked during a press conference about what the United States and China…
Pope Leo XIV addressed artificial intelligence safety concerns during a press conference, asserting that such worries are not mere "fake news" and warrant serious consideration. He emphasized the importance of discussing and acting upon the safety issues raised by AI experts. The pontiff, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity, was questioned about the responsibilities of the United States and China in preventing AI from posing catastrophic risks to humanity.
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a "hoax." The American pope urged Americans not to "sit back and pretend nothing is going to happen." Trump, a proponent of AI, has warned that the U.S. must stay ahead of China in the technological race and has accused his political opponents of engaging in a "conspiracy" to limit the technology.
Leading AI companies, such as Anthropic, have advocated for a temporary slowdown in AI development to allow for greater scrutiny and safety measures.
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