Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV condemned rising investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry, warning they are driving the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” during a speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University.
- The pontiff called for peace in conflict zones including the Middle East and Ukraine, highlighting the increased military spending in Europe that comes at the cost of education and healthcare.
- The pope met with young Palestinian students recently brought to Italy on a humanitarian corridor from Gaza, part of efforts by the Italian government and Catholic organizations to support those affected by the Israel-Hamas war.
- He urged better oversight of AI development and use to ensure human responsibility is maintained and to prevent exacerbating conflicts, emphasizing that education and research should prioritize life and justice.
- Pope Leo XIV plans to address these critical issues further in his upcoming first encyclical, focusing on the ethical challenges posed by AI and warfare.