VATICANO. El papa León XIV firma una encíclica sobre los riesgos de la IA

STORY: Pope Leo warned on Monday (May 25) that some autonomous weapons systems are "practically beyond any human reach" to control, as he presented his encyclical on the risks of AI systems.

"Other very troubling voices have also reached me about increasingly autonomous weapons systems practically beyond any human reach to govern them effectively," Leo said.

The first U.S. pope said the Catholic Church wanted to work with AI developers to discuss the proper use of the technology and said humans should maintain key controls of AI systems.

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Pope Leo warns some AI weapons 'practically beyond' human control

VIDEO SHOWS: POPE LEO SPEAKING AT PRESENTATION OF HIS FIRST, AI-FOCUSED ENCYCLICAL

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SHOWS: VATICAN CITY (MAY 25, 2026) (VATICAN MEDIA - Access all)

1. PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) POPE LEO SAYING (SOUNDBITE STARTS ON AUDIENCE LISTENING):

"In a special way, I'd like to thank Mr Olah for accepting our invitation. In turn, in the name of the Church, I accept your invitation to walk together, to listen and to speak, and together to find the way for humanity in this time of artificial intelligence."

3. PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) POPE LEO SAYING:

"Artificial intelligence already touches many areas of our lives and affects decisions that shape human coexistence. It is also dramatically changing how war is waged."

5. PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

6. (SOUNDBITE) (English) POPE LEO SAYING:

"Other very troubling voices have also reached me about increasingly autonomous weapons systems practically beyond any human reach to govern them effectively. I hear very troubling accounts of algorithms that can block access to healthcare, employment, and security on the basis of data tainted by prejudice and injustice."

7. PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

8. (SOUNDBITE) (English) POPE LEO SAYING:

"Artificial intelligence needs to be disarmed. The word is strong, I know, but deliberately chosen because this moment needs words capable of attracting attention, awakening consciences, and indicating paths forward for humanity."

9. PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS

10. (SOUNDBITE) (English) POPE LEO SAYING:

"Let's not fear artificial intelligence, but constantly keep the question of the human in play. We cannot be careless with our most powerful technical instruments."

11. AUDIENCE APPLAUDING

12. POPE BLESSING AUDIENCE / AUDIENCE APPLAUDING

13. AUDIENCE APPLAUDING