The new Pope Leo XIV, elected Thursday, May 8, confronts technological progress with the current spiritual crisis. A powerful declaration from the one who embodies, according to many, the church at the time of the AI.
For the first time, a pope assumes the use of artificial intelligence in a choice as symbolic as his name. But beyond this gesture, he worries about the growing power of machines. He wants to make the Church a force in the face of this evolution.
Pope Leo wants to tame artificial intelligence (AI)
During his first speech, Pope Leo XIV posted his priorities. He sees AI as today’s central issue. He said that the Church must respond to this revolution. He also said that AI threatens human dignity, justice, especially work.
And on this point, he continues the path traced by Pope Francis, who had already launched the alert. He had alerted to the risks linked to The transformation of human relations by algorithms. For his part, Léon XIV intends to act. He wants to carry a loud voice in the name of humanity.
He also said that the Church should touch those who lost faith. He recalls that a society without solid benchmarks often ends up weakening. He also insisted on The need to reconcile technology and humanity. And during his first mass, he recalled that man remains at the center of any project.
On Saturday evening, the new pope prayed fervently in front of Pope Francis’ grave. This strong gesture shows that he wants to continue his work. In parallel, he says that machines should never replace spiritual values. He therefore refuses that AI takes the place of the human soul.
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A name chosen by AI to better face it
The choice of his name, inspired by an AI, is no coincidence. This gesture marks the start of its strategy. He does not seek to rule out the AI, but to tame it with discernment and responsibility. He wishes to supervise his use To avoid current drifts.
And precisely, several scandals have marked the conclave. Videos created by AI have circulated on the internet. Some showed cardinals in the middle of a party, other Trump disguised as a pope. These images shocked part of the faithful. They clearly show the risks linked to a tool left without frame or clear limit.
This is why Léon XIV wants a clear regulation. He supports the idea of an international treaty on AI. He also insists on digital education. For him, everyone must learn to live with these technologies without becoming a slave.
So, do you think Chatgpt and the others do they really threaten humanity, as the new pope think? Give us your point of view.
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