Pope Leo's first encyclical calls for governments to regulate AI development, warning of its potential to spread misinformation and escalate conflict. He advocates for a more cautious approach to advanced artificial intelligence.

<img alt="The pope of the Catholic Church is shown, seated while wearing a white robe and cap." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/583b6072-d981-4aa5-96f0-f11f13787127,1779706397087/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C8640%2C4860%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, &quot;Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,&quot; at the Vatican, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Al...