Pope Leo urges tech leaders to Build AI systems that unite rather than devide

In a message delivered to the "AI4Peace" conference at Rome's Pontifical Lateran University, Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders and tech developers to ensure that artificial intelligence systems are intentionally designed to promote social unity rather than deepen societal divisions.

Highlighting that rapid technological progress requires a vision inspired by wisdom and charity, the pontiff emphasized that digital innovations must actively serve the dignity of every individual and strengthen the bonds uniting the human family.

The pope has consistently warned against unchecked technological growth that amplifies misinformation or prioritizes conflict, maintaining his call for robust international regulation and ethical guardrails across the tech sector.

Building upon themes from his recent encyclical addressing digital ethics, he challenged participants to transform technological advancements into instruments of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity among peoples.