Pope Leo says AI safety fears are not ‘fake news’, criticises Jensen Huang

Pope Leo XIV affirmed that AI safety concerns are legitimate, urging governments and leaders to heed experts and avoid panic. He criticized Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for opposing limits and regulation, contrasting the pope’s call for dialogue, study, and safeguards to prevent AI from harming humanity. The pope’s stance aligns with his encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas*, warning that unchecked AI could erode judgment, deepen inequality, and destabilise democracy.