Pope Leo warns AI risks humanity, urges ethics in France visit

Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence threatens to make people lose their humanity, urging that human values and dignity be protected as AI grows more influential. He delivered the warning during his four‑day visit to France, speaking to French officials at the Élysée Palace in Paris after meeting President Emmanuel Macron. The Pope said we must not "lose our humanity amid a paradise of machines."

For Nigerians, the message is timely as AI tools spread across banking, farming, health and media. The Pope’s call reminds us to ask whether the technology we adopt serves people or replaces human judgment, compassion and work. It highlights the need for local AI policies that prioritize dignity, prevent bias and keep humans in control of decisions that affect lives.

He also noted the massive public response to his visit—over half a million expected at Saturday’s Mass in Paris, with heightened security and young‑people gatherings at the Stade de France. While the event is in Europe, the ethical stance he takes offers a reference point for Nigerian faith leaders, tech entrepreneurs and regulators debating how to shape AI that aligns with African values.

What should you do? Stay informed about AI projects in your community, support initiatives that embed human oversight, and ask whether new AI tools enhance or undermine the dignity of those they serve.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/pope-leo-warns-against-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/