Pope Leo Issues First Encyclical Urging AI Regulation

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- Pope Leo released his first major document on May 25, 2026, calling on governments to slow AI development and implement robust regulations, warning of risks including misinformation, conflict prioritization, and potential unending war.
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This news shows a major religious leader pushing governments to slow artificial intelligence growth with new rules. Everyday investors may see stock prices drop in AI-related companies as worries about limits on the technology rise.
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