Pope Leo XIV called on AI developers in Paris to slow down
This story was corrected after publication (Oct. 9, 2026). Details
On the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, the pope addressed President Emmanuel Macron and French authorities at the Élysée Palace on September 25 and asked AI developers, and the politicians who regulate them, to slow down: “If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment.” Speaking to reporters on the flight to Paris that morning, he said he hoped dialogue with technology companies would continue. He devoted his first encyclical to AI.
Sources
- Vatikan (Holy See), “Apostolic Journey to France: Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps at the Élysée Palace (Paris, 25 September 2026)”, (vatican.va)
- Vatikan (Holy See), “Apostolic Journey to France: Visit to The United Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization (Unesco) at the Headquarters Of Unesco (Paris, 25 September 2026)”, (vatican.va)
- Vatican News, “Pope aboard papal plane: ‘I travel to France to proclaim Christ’s peace’”, (vaticannews.va)
- Associated Press (NPR/KUNC yayını), “Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip”, (kunc.org)
- Vatikan (Holy See), “Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)”, (vatican.va)
Corrections and updates
- The version first posted on Instagram said the pope voiced his hope for continued dialogue with technology companies in his UNESCO speech. According to Vatican News and AP, he said it to reporters on the flight to Paris that morning; the text has been corrected.
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