Holy regulation? Pope in Paris to press case for 'disarming' AI
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France, where he will speak at UNESCO about the need to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). His visit includes religious events and highlights the growing concern about the power held by those controlling AI technologies.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is on a visit to France in September 2026.
- He will celebrate mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and address large crowds in Paris.
- The pope will visit Lourdes and Metz, cities with religious and historical significance.
- His first stop is UNESCO, where he will discuss AI regulation.
- The pope's speech follows a spring letter (encyclical) he wrote on AI.
- He warns about the concentration of power among a few who control advanced AI.
- The visit occurs amid mixed feelings in France about the church's role and the visit's cost.
- The pope’s message links ethical and moral concerns with how technology is used.
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