This May, the Catholic Church welcomed a new pope. Somewhat surprisingly, the cardinal electors chose an American-born candidate as their new leader. But perhaps more surprising was how often this pontiff, who took the name Leo XIV , would go on to raise the alarm over artificial intelligence again and again in his first year as a globally recognized figure.

“How can we ensure that the development of artificial intelligence truly serves the common good, and is not just used to accumulate wealth and power in the hands of a few?” Pope Leo XIV asked an audience of academics and industry professionals in a speech at the Vatican on Dec. 5. “Artificial intelligence has certainly opened up new horizons for creativity, but it also raises serious concerns about its possible repercussions on

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