Pope Leo XIV spoke about the regulation of AI during his return flight to Rome, stating that concerns expressed by tech industry leaders over the catastrophic risks to humanity posed by the technology are not "fake news."
The pope echoed his predecessor's vision, saying that the reconstructed cathedral offered an encounter "that has expanded horizons of welcome and participation beyond the boundaries of ecclesial affiliation."
In brief conversations with journalists during the papal flight from Rome to Paris, Pope Leo XIV also discussed immigration, France's Catholic revival, Blessed Fulton Sheen, Villanova basketball, and happiness.
Speaking at UNESCO, the pope brought his AI agenda to France at a time when the global conversation over AI regulation is exploding, with several tech industry executives leading the charge.
With more than a million expected to see him in France, Pope Leo XIV is set to make quite the splash during his four-day trip to the country, long thought to be hostile to the realm of religion.
Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel. The outcome will be closely watched by critics who say the church hasn't done enough to confront the problem.
