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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Graeme Wearden in Davos

Pope warns Davos summit that AI could worsen ‘crisis of truth’

Pope Francis
Francis has first-hand experience of artificial intelligence’s ability to distort the truth – he is a popular subject in AI-generated deepfake images. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Pope Francis has warned global leaders in Davos that artificial intelligence raises “critical concerns” about humanity’s future and it could exacerbate a growing “crisis of truth”.

Francis said governments and businesses must exercise “due diligence and vigilance” to navigate the complexities of AI.

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