Pope Leo XIV Dismisses AI ‘Hoax’ Claims, Urges Serious Global Action

Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence risks are not fake news, challenging President Donald Trump's stance on the emerging technology.

Editorial Desk

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Aboard the Papal Plane — Pope Leo XIV issued a stern reminder on Monday regarding the dangers of artificial intelligence, asserting that fears of the technology spiraling out of control are far from being fake news.

The pontiff emphasized that the warnings voiced by AI experts regarding the potential for the technology to go rogue must be treated with gravity. He insisted that these safety concerns require immediate discussion and concrete action.

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The remarks serve as an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously characterized such concerns as a hoax. While the President has embraced the rapid advancement of AI and is reportedly preparing for further integration of the technology, the Pope maintains that the risks to humanity are legitimate.

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