The rapid rise of artificial intelligence promises to make our daily tasks easier than ever before. However, Pope Leo XIV warns that this digital ease might come at a steep price for the human spirit. If we allow technology to stand in for genuine connection, we risk waking up in a world that is technically efficient but deeply isolated.
In a comprehensive new essay, Pope Leo XIV explores the emergence of AI chatbots and virtual influencers. He warns that these technologies could edge out actual human contact if people do not stay mindful of how they use them.
