Pope Decries the Rise of AI-Directed Warfare
He said military spending and AI weaponization are eroding trust and diverting resources from education and health care.
- On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV visited Sapienza University in Rome, marking the first papal appearance at the institution since Pope Benedict XVI canceled a planned speech there in 2008.
- Leo denounced the rise of AI-directed weaponry, warning it leads to a "spiral of annihilation" in conflicts across Ukraine, the Middle East, Iran, and Lebanon.
- During the visit, Leo met young Palestinians who arrived in Italy this week on a "humanitarian corridor" from Gaza, including 19-year-old Nada Rahim Jouda, studying business science.
- Leo called for better monitoring of AI development to ensure humans retain responsibility for their choices, while denouncing increased military spending at the expense of education and healthcare.
- These themes regarding AI and conflict are expected to be explored more fully in Leo's first encyclical, due for release in the coming weeks.
33 Articles
33 Articles
Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” as he called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine during a visit to Europe’s largest university.Leo’s speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University marked the first time a pope has visited the campus since Pope Benedict XVI called off a planned speech there in 2008 in the face of protes…
Pope Decries the Rise of AI-Directed Warfare, Saying It Leads to a Spiral of Annihilation
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” as he called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine during a visit to Europe’s largest university. Leo’s speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University marked the first time a pope has visited the campus since Pope Benedict XVI called off a planned speech there in 2008 in the face of …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
