Pope Leo warns humanity risks losing itself in a ‘paradise of machines’

During his first papal visit to France, Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns regarding scientific progress, life, and human rights. He warned that humanity risks losing itself in a ‘paradise of machines’ if technology is not carefully managed. The pope urged the implementation of stronger safeguards around AI, emphasizing that technology must remain a tool for humans rather than a force that displaces or destroys them, ensuring that scientific advancement does not undermine fundamental human values.