Pope Warns AI Abuse Could Fuel Conflict, Trump 'Jesus Image' Controversy Persists
Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Cameroon, warned that the booming development of AI and its simulated realities could foster violence and conflict, amidst ongoing tensions over an AI-generated image of US President Trump as a savior.
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(Central News Agency, Douala, Cameroon, 17th) Pope Leo XIV warned today that the booming development of artificial intelligence could fuel 'conflict, fear, and violence.' The Pope made these remarks during his visit to Cameroon, at a time when his dispute with US President Donald Trump continues to escalate.
According to an AFP report, since his election in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly called for caution regarding artificial intelligence. His latest warning comes as Trump faces backlash over an AI-generated image. In a now-deleted post, Trump appeared to depict himself in a role akin to Jesus the Savior.
Braving the scorching heat of Cameroon, Leo XIV celebrated Mass for over 120,000 faithful in its economic capital, Douala, making it the largest event of his African tour.
In his speech in the capital, Yaounde, Leo XIV pointed out: 'The challenges posed by these systems are more immense than they appear: this is not merely an issue of using new technologies, but rather concerns reality gradually being replaced by its simulations.'
'In this way, polarization, conflict, fear, and violence subsequently spread. What we face is not just the risk of making mistakes, but a transformation in our various relationships with reality.'
This is the Pope's latest statement during his historic 11-day trip to Africa. Departing from his previous restraint, he passionately called for world peace and engaged in a verbal exchange with Trump, a fellow American. (Translator: Qu Xiangping) 1150418
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(Central News Agency, Douala, Cameroon, 17th) Pope Leo XIV warned today that the booming development of artificial intelligence could fuel 'conflict, fear, and violence.' The Pope made these remarks during his visit to Cameroon, at a time when his dispute with US President Donald Trump continues to escalate.
According to an AFP report, since his election in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly called for caution regarding artificial intelligence. His latest warning comes as Trump faces backlash over an AI-generated image. In a now-deleted post, Trump appeared to depict himself in a role akin to Jesus the Savior.
Braving the scorching heat of Cameroon, Leo XIV celebrated Mass for over 120,000 faithful in its economic capital, Douala, making it the largest event of his African tour.
In his speech in the capital, Yaounde, Leo XIV pointed out: 'The challenges posed by these systems are more immense than they appear: this is not merely an issue of using new technologies, but rather concerns reality gradually being replaced by its simulations.'
'In this way, polarization, conflict, fear, and violence subsequently spread. What we face is not just the risk of making mistakes, but a transformation in our various relationships with reality.'
This is the Pope's latest statement during his historic 11-day trip to Africa. Departing from his previous restraint, he passionately called for world peace and engaged in a verbal exchange with Trump, a fellow American. (Translator: Qu Xiangping) 1150418
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