STORY: :: Pope Leo warns that artificial intelligence should not ‘diminish’ humans
:: June 21, 2025
:: Vatican City
:: Pope Leo
“It must not be forgotten that artificial intelligence functions as a tool for the good of human beings – not to diminish them, not to replace them. What is emerging is in fact a significant challenge, one that calls for great attention and foresight in order to project – also in the context of new scenarios – healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations.”
Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of occasions during the first few weeks of his papacy.
Leo, who became pope in May, has spoken previously of the threat posed by AI to jobs and has called on journalists to use it responsibly.