Pope Leo says world leaders should slow down when it comes to artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to slow down on artificial intelligence in Magnifica Humanitas. He argues lawmakers must craft clear regulatory tools to uphold justice and curb distortions from technological power. The pope says AI should be used for good and not treated as an adversary to humanity. New technologies open horizons that are imaginable but not fully predictable, complicating long-term impact assessments. Faith leaders have pressed for safeguards to ensure humans control AI weapons, not machines. Leo calls for prudence, rigorous evaluation, and sometimes a slower adoption, as responsible care for the human family.