{
  "id": 8902394,
  "title": "Pope Leo calls for AI that strengthens peace efforts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pope-leo-calls-for-ai-that-strengthens-peace-efforts",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:15:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0921/1592339-pope-leo-calls-for-ai-that-strengthens-peace-efforts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo has called for the creation of AI systems that promote peace and unity, rather than exacerbate conflicts and divisions within society. Speaking at a conference on AI issues in Rome, the pontiff emphasized the importance of developing Artificial Intelligence in a manner that respects the dignity of every individual and strengthens the bonds that connect humanity. As the first US-born pope, Pope Leo has made addressing the potential risks of AI development a central focus of his papacy, which began 16 months ago. In his initial major document, released in May, he cautioned that AI systems could spread misinformation and prioritize conflict. To tackle this issue, the pontiff urged for international regulation of the AI industry. Today's conference, hosted by Rome's Pontifical Lateran University, is titled \"AI4Peace\" and features speakers such as US economist Jeffrey Sachs, Rome city council president Svetlana Celli, and Francisco Rojas Aravena, the rector of the UN's University for Peace in Costa Rica. The brief message from Pope Leo was read aloud by Rev Andrea Ciucci, chancellor of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for Life.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo says Artificial Intelligence should strengthen human bonds, peace efforts and dignity for all.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pope Leo calls for AI systems that don't foster divisions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pope-leo-calls-for-ai-systems-that-dont-foster-divisions",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:09:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pope Leo calls for AI systems that don’t foster divisions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pope-leo-calls-for-ai-systems-that-dont-foster-divisions-8914695",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:38:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}