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Pope warns of AI's risks to peace and democracy in first encyclical

Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's first encyclical, tackles the fraught issue of AI. It calls for strict guidelines to safeguard democracy and prevent economic abuse. Leo also addresses AI's use in weapons systems. Separately, he repeated an apology for slavery.

May 26, 2026 at 08:30

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