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Pope Leo warns about risks of artificial intelligence

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Brent Goff
May 25, 2026

Pope Leo has used his first encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), to warn about the risks posed by AI. He urged tech companies to use AI to improve the lives of workers and called for safeguards to protect against its disruptive effects.

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