World · 29 September 2026

Pope Leo says AI risks are real, not "fake news"

Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Pope Leo has warned that worries over artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollable are serious and must be addressed, not dismissed. Speaking on Monday, he criticised those who say there should be no limits on the technology, including some tech CEOs. The pontiff urged global leaders and organisations to work together to prevent AI from destroying humanity.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 September 2026 at 9:40

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