Pope Leo XIV says humanity needs to disarm AI before it's too late

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical urges the world to “disarm” AI and reject a weaponized, winner-take-all approach.

He warns that autonomous weapons, opaque digital systems, and concentrated tech power demand stronger oversight.

The pope also highlights exploitation in AI supply chains, including labor and resource extraction tied to Global South mining.

His message frames AI governance as a major moral issue that should remain human-centered and publicly accountable.