Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence and other technologies can risk people losing their humanity. Speaking during a diplomatic engagement in France on Friday, the pope cautions against excessive reliance on AI as machines increasingly influence daily life.
Multiple outlets report that he calls for urgent education in ethical discernment to help societies navigate new technologies responsibly. South China Morning Post and several other summaries note that the comments come amid broader international concern about AI’s potential harms. Business Insider and NDTV frame the message as a warning against becoming too dependent on technology, while Channel NewsAsia and other outlets emphasize the need for ethical scrutiny and moral education.
Accounts generally agree on the core message and the phrasing “paradise of machines,” with no major differences in the pope’s main warning. The context across reports includes his ongoing visit to France, including time after his welcome by President Emmanuel Macron and remarks to diplomats.
