Pope Leo XIV warns against losing humanity to a ‘paradise of machines’

During the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV cautioned diplomats against becoming overly reliant on AI and other technology. The pontiff warned that humanity risks losing itself in a paradise of machines as artificial intelligence reshapes daily life. He described the technology as a potential instrument of domination and urged the implementation of ethical education to guide its use, ensuring that humanity does not lose its essence to these advancing systems.