Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning over the growing influence of artificial intelligence, cautioning that unchecked automation could create what he described as a global 'social calamity.'
In his first official encyclical, the Pope focused heavily on the effect AI could have on workers and wider society, urging governments and major corporations to handle the technology with greater responsibility. His remarks arrive as industries around the world continue to adopt AI systems at a rapid pace, particularly across technology, finance, and manufacturing.
