Pope Leo rejects AI "fake news" claims after Trump calls fears a "hoax"
Summary
Pope Leo XIV said worries about artificial intelligence (AI) from experts should be taken seriously and are not false information. He disagreed with President Donald Trump, who called AI safety concerns a "hoax." The Pope stressed the need for careful work and cooperation to address AI risks.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV leads the Catholic Church and sees AI risks as an important issue.
- He told reporters that expert concerns about AI are real and not "fake news."
- President Donald Trump called worries about AI safety a "hoax" and a conspiracy.
- Leo is the first American pope and has often differed publicly from President Trump.
- The Pope referred to Nvidia’s AI security software but criticized its CEO for opposing government controls.
- Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, downplayed AI fears, linking them to business motives by cybersecurity firms.
- In May, Pope Leo released a church document warning AI could harm human judgment and society.
- The Pope called for political leaders and AI experts to work together to manage AI’s future impact.
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