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Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV says control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands “of a few” while warning that

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV says control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands “of a few” while warning that

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    In a manifesto on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race and called for robust regulation.

  3. Fox News

    Pope Leo warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical (opens Fox News)

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    The Pope unveiled the Vatican's new encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," warning that AI risks becoming a tool of "domination, exclusion and death" without moral limits from governments.

  4. The Conversation US

    ‘AI needs to be disarmed’: Pope Leo sees threat to humanity in technological arms race (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV has called for much closer regulation of AI technology, particularly in military settings.

  5. Religion News

    In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV says AI must serve humanity, not the powerful few (opens Religion News)

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    VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ Leo's 83-page manifesto on AI, the pope tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

  6. The Guardian

    The Guardian view on the Pope and Claude: Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI is right to put humanity first | Editorial (opens The Guardian)

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    Editorial: In calling for regulation of the digital revolution, and foregrounding human dignity, the pontiff has contributed to a crucial ethical debate

  7. NBC News

    Pope Leo warns AI is fueling conflict, urges world to ‘slow’ advances (opens NBC News)

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    Pope Leo XIV has called for AI advances to be slowed down while blaming the technology for fueling conflict around the world.

  8. Forbes

    Pope Leo's First Encyclical Calls For Safeguarding Humans From Impact Of AI (opens Forbes)

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    The 83-page papal circular titled “Magnificent Humanity” calls for government regulation of AI companies and protection and retraining of workers who may be impacted.

  9. Rolling Stone

    Pope Leo XIV Warns of Dangers of AI, Need to 'Disarm' the Technology (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of artificial intelligence and lobbied for more safeguards with the technology in the pontiff’s first encyclical.

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  11. Washington Examiner

    Pope Leo urges significant regulation to disarm AI (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV called for the regulation of AI in his first encyclical to ensure it is used for the common good rather than profit.

  12. Breitbart News

    Pope Calls for Robust Regulation of AI and Its Human Developers (opens Breitbart News)

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    Pope Leo XIV has issued a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as AI technology spreads into almost every facet of existence.

  13. Engadget

    Pope Leo calls for AI to serve humanity and not concentrate power (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    In 42,300 word encyclical, Pope Leo warns of AI dangers around educational, child safety, concentration of power and weapons.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.

  15. WSVN Miami

    Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than

  16. Digital Trends

    Pope says AI must be disarmed and shouldn’t dominate humanity. We’re going the opposite way. (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical on May 25, addressing AI, human dignity, war, and the dangers of letting technology fall into the hands of a few.

  17. NPR

    Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    "Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

  18. CNET

    Pope Leo's AI Encyclical Has Landed. It Offers Wisdom for Big Tech, Governments and You (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Magnifica Humanitas, which translates to "magnificent humanity," advocates for a moral framework for AI that aims to safeguard the future of humankind.

  19. CBS News

    Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical (opens CBS News)

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    In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."

  20. Insider

    3 big takeaways from Pope Leo's letter on AI (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    In "Magnifica humanitas," Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, he warned about job losses, Big Tech's grip on AI, and had a message for developers.

  21. Deadline

    Pope Leo Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Be "New Tower Of Babel" (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    In an encyclical released today, Pope Leo XIV warns against the concentration of AI in the hands of the few.

  22. Gizmodo

    The Pope Warns Against ‘Dehumanization’ in the AI Era Alongside an Eyebrow-Raising Guest (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Pope Leo's first major release focuses entirely on the risks of widespread AI adoption.

  23. Truthout

    Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning of AI’s Potential Dangers If Left Unregulated (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    “No algorithm can make war morally acceptable,” reads the first major theological document of Leo XIV’s papacy.

  24. Los Angeles Times

    Pope calls for AI regulation, using technology for common good rather than profit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

  25. New York Post

    Pope Leo calls for robust regulation of AI, pondering the future of humanity in first encyclical (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.

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