According to The Wall Street Journal, Pope Leo XIV has issued his first major encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” delivering a sweeping warning about the rise of artificial intelligence. He compares unchecked AI development to the biblical Tower of Babel, arguing it could concentrate power in the hands of a few tech giants and weaken human dignity .
The pope calls for strong global regulation, ethical safeguards, and worker protections, warning that AI could fuel mass unemployment and deepen inequality if left unchecked. He also criticizes the idea that AI is neutral, insisting it reflects the values of its creators .
Framing AI as a moral and social turning point, he urges governments and society to “disarm” the technology and ensure it serves humanity rather than replaces it .
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