Pope Leo calls for tighter AI regulation and warns autonomous weapons now impossible to govern
The National · 25 May 2026

Pope Leo calls for tighter AI regulation and warns autonomous weapons now impossible to govern

Pope Leo XIV has urged governments to slow down and regulate the development of artificial intelligence systems in his first ⁠major document, released on Monday. He warned that advanced AI systems can spread misinformation, and prioritise conflict and risk, leading the world down a path of unending


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Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the urgent need for governments to regulate artificial intelligence to prevent the spread of misinformation and the escalation of conflict. He warns that the current trajectory of AI development poses significant risks that could lead to uncontrollable autonomous weapons.


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