Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said mounting concerns about artificial intelligence software going rogue require discussions on how to regulate it, dismissing the notion that they are "fake news." "If someone were to ask me, 'Am I in panic mode?' No, I’m not," Leo told reporters while leaving France for Vatican City. "I sleep at...
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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