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Pope Leo warns AI is fueling conflict, urges world to ‘slow’ advances
Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence is exacerbating global conflicts and called for a slowdown in its development during a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The statement was made on May 24, 2026, as part of the Solemnity of Pentecost celebrations.
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