'I don't think that is fake news as some have said,' says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safety
The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of development of the technology as a ‘hoax’ stemming from his political opponents.
Pope Leo XIV has stated that fears surrounding artificial intelligence going awry are not "fake news" and must be addressed seriously, challenging Trump's dismissive stance on the matter. During a press conference, the pontiff emphasized that issues raised by AI experts should be openly discussed and appropriate actions taken. This contradiction comes as Trump has repeatedly downplayed concerns about AI's rapid development and potential for uncontrollable consequences, despite warnings from top AI executives.
In his first encyclical dedicated to AI, Pope Leo XIV advocated for robust regulation and a slowed pace of technological advancement to ensure safety measures keep pace with the rapid progress of AI.
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