Pope Leo XIV opened a four-day trip to France by warning that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity, according to multiple outlets. He raised concerns about artificial intelligence during his arrival in Paris.
Newsweek and Euronews reported that the pope specifically warned AI could become an "instrument of domination" rather than a tool that serves humans. ABC News (Australia) reported that Leo also said the United Nations risks becoming a "charade" as he sounded the alarm over AI.
According to NPR, the pope's remarks also touched on nuclear arms and human rights concerns as part of his broader address opening the trip.
Deutsche Welle reported that Leo was received by President Emmanuel Macron upon landing in Paris, and that he also criticized France's limited legalization of assisted dying.
How each side covered it
Left
- Outlets highlighted the pope's warning that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity.
- Coverage noted he raised concerns spanning AI, nuclear arms, and human rights during the France visit.
- ABC News reported he warned the UN risks becoming a 'charade' amid his alarm over AI.
“Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity.” — NPR
Center
- Outlets emphasized the pope's framing of AI as a potential 'instrument of domination' over humans.
- Deutsche Welle reported he was received by President Emmanuel Macron and also criticized France's assisted dying law.
- Coverage stressed his message that AI must serve humans rather than become a tool of domination.
- CNBC and Axios focused on his direct warning that AI is creating a 'paradise of machines'.
“Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Become an 'Instrument of Domination'” — Newsweek
Right
- Outlets reported the pope's warning that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he began his France trip.
- Newsmax highlighted his claim that AI is creating a 'paradise of machines'.
“Pope Leo: AI Is Creating 'Paradise of Machines'” — Newsmax
Questions readers ask
What did Pope Leo XIV say about artificial intelligence?
Pope Leo XIV warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity, with some outlets reporting he specifically described AI as a potential "instrument of domination" rather than a tool serving humans.
Where and when did the pope make these remarks?
Pope Leo XIV made the remarks as he opened a four-day trip to France, arriving in Paris where he was received by President Emmanuel Macron, according to Deutsche Welle.
Did the pope mention any other topics besides AI?
According to NPR, the pope also raised concerns about nuclear arms and human rights. Deutsche Welle reported he criticized France's limited legalization of assisted dying.
What did the pope say about the United Nations?
According to ABC News (Australia), Pope Leo XIV said the UN risks becoming a "charade" as he sounded the alarm over AI.
Sources · 16 outlet reports
- ABC News (Australia)Left-leaningPope Leo says UN risks becoming 'charade' as he sounds alarm over AI
- Associated PressLeft-leaningPope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
- HuffPostLeft-leaningPope Warns 'Paradise Of Machines' Could Undermine Humanity As He Opens France Trip
- NPRLeft-leaningPope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningPope opens France trip with warning that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity
- The HinduLeft-leaningPope Leo warns 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
- AxiosCenterPope: "Paradise of machines" threatens humanity
- BBC SportCenterPope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI machines
- CNBCCenterPope Leo warns in France that AI is creating 'paradise of machines'
- Deutsche WelleCenterPope Leo XIV criticizes AI, assisted dying on France arrival
- EuronewsCenterVideo. Watch: Pope Leo XIV warns AI could threaten humanity in ‘paradise of machines’
- FortuneCenterPope Leo warns humanity risks losing itself in a ‘paradise of machines’
- NewsweekCenterPope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Become an ‘Instrument of Domination’
- NewsmaxRight-leaningPope Leo: AI Is Creating 'Paradise of Machines'
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningPope Leo XIV warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
- The Western JournalRight-leaningPope Leo Issues Apocalyptic Warning About AI Creating a 'Paradise of Machines'