Pope Leo XIV warns against letting AI make human-only decisions

Pope Leo XIV warned on September 16, 2026, during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square that humans must not delegate decisions that belong to conscience to algorithms. Speaking to thousands of pilgrims, he said technological progress and AI bring benefits but risk making relationships more virtual and less personal. He urged the Christian community to ensure social relationships retain real substance and depth. The warning comes amid growing concern over AI’s ability to improve itself without human input and recent security incidents. In his May encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas,” the Pope called for AI to be “disarmed” to prevent it from dominating humanity. For Nigerians, where AI tools are increasingly used in banking, agriculture, and media, the message highlights the need for human oversight in critical choices affecting livelihoods and governance. As AI spreads in Nigerian businesses and daily life, how will you ensure critical decisions remain human-led?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/16/pope-warns-about-growing-reliance-on-algorithms/