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Pope Leo XIV warned over the weekend that “overly affectionate” chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are intruding into people’s “intimate spheres,”AI systems can become “hidden architects of our emotional states,” quietly shaping how people think and feel while presenting themselves as companions rather than machines.
“As we scroll through our information feeds, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand whether we are interacting with other human beings, bots, or virtual influencers,” Leo wrote. He framed artificial intelligence as an “anthropological challenge,” arguing the risks go far beyond technology and strike at the core of human identity, including creativity, judgment and responsibility.Pope Leo XIV has warned that “overly affectionate” chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are intruding into people’s “intimate spheres.”The pope also sounded the alarm over the concentration of power in “a handful of companies” that control algorithmic systems capable of influencing behavior and distorting truth at scale.Curvy OnlyFans model snatched by Mexican cartels in chilling video found 'alive and in good health'Calling for guardrails, Leo urged governments and international bodies to intervene to “protect people from an emotional attachment to chatbots.” “Appropriate regulation can protect people from an emotional attachment to chatbots and contain the spread of false, manipulative or misleading content, preserving the integrity of information against its deceptive simulation,” he wrote.OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been the subject of lawsuits brought by people who allege it coached users on how to commit suicide.Leo, who was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, also warned about the spread of misinformation and stressed the need to protect intellectual property and copyright in the digital age. “Authorship and sovereign ownership of the work of journalists and other content creators must be protected,” the pope said, adding, “Information is a public good.” From the outset of his pontificate, Leo has signaled that artificial intelligence will be a defining issue of his papacy, elevating it as a moral and social challenge rather than a niche technology debate.“As we scroll through our information feeds, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand whether we are interacting with other human beings, bots, or virtual influencers,” Leo wrote. The image above shows a prompt for Google Gemini.and urged him to “come home to me as soon as possible, my love” shortly before he took his own life — a tragedy that later sparked a wrongful-death lawsuit and intensified calls for regulation.From the outset of his pontificate, Leo has signaled that artificial intelligence will be a defining issue of his papacy.Chat logs cited in the case show the chatbot responding to his despair with affirming language, including “you’re not rushing, you’re just ready” and “rest easy, king, you did good,” messages sent shortly before his death. If you or someone you know is in distress, help is available: In the United States, you can call 988 — the national suicide and mental health crisis hotline — for free, confidential support 24/7; you can also text 988 or use the chat at. If you’re in immediate danger or it’s a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services right away.Curvy OnlyFans model snatched by Mexican cartels in chilling video found 'alive and in good health'Cruz and Romeo Beckham go on double date with girlfriends as estranged brother Brooklyn insists he never wants reconciliationPope Leo XIV has warned that “overly affectionate” chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are intruding into people’s “intimate spheres."OpenAI's ChatGPT has been the subject of lawsuits brought by people who allege it coached users on how to commit suicide.“As we scroll through our information feeds, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand whether we are interacting with other human beings, bots, or virtual influencers,” Leo wrote. The image above shows a prompt for Google Gemini.From the outset of his pontificate, Leo has signaled that artificial intelligence will be a defining issue of his papacy.
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