Pope Leo XIV warns AI could undermine humanity during France visit

Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence, which he calls a 'paradise of machines,' and other emerging technologies could undermine humanity by raising fundamental questions about what it means to be human. During his visit to France, he delivered speeches to President Emmanuel Macron and authorities at the Élysée, and later at UNESCO in Paris, emphasizing the urgent need for ethical education in the face of technological advances. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's opposition to nuclear weapons and criticized the nuclear deterrence doctrine, calling for strict regulation of AI. The visit took place shortly after France passed a landmark bill legalizing assisted dying.