Pope Robert Prevost Identifies AI as Key Global Challenge

Newly Elected Pope Robert Prevost Calls Artificial Intelligence One of Humanity's Defining Challenges

By Charlotte Hayes

In his inaugural address as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Robert Prevost described artificial intelligence as one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today.

Speaking from Vatican City, the newly elected pontiff emphasized that the Church will take an active role in addressing the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies. He stated that the institution must serve as "a moral guide in response to the development of artificial intelligence, which raises new questions around the protection of human dignity, justice, and labor."

Prevost's comments mark one of the strongest public acknowledgments from a global religious leader on the urgency of AI governance. His remarks suggest that the Vatican may play a more vocal role in shaping international discourse on the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems.