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Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit.

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Pope Leo warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines" during a speech on artificial intelligence at the start of a three-day visit to France.

Why it matters: It is the first official papal visit to the country in 18 years, with the pontiff using the occasion to call for AI to remain at the service of people.

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Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity during France visit

Pope Leo warns AI could lead to losing 'humanity amid a paradise of machines' in Paris – video
Guardian Technology · 25 Sept 2026, 16:49

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