Pope Leo XIV condemns AI power concentration in new encyclical
pope leo xiv published a 200-page encyclical arguing ai built by a small elite cannot serve the common good.
presented alongside anthropic co-founder chris olah, pope leo xiv's encyclical frames ai as a amplifier of pre-existing issues like inequality and war rather than a standalone threat. the document explicitly warns that the control of technology by elites allows them to shape information and influence politics to their advantage. leo demanded 'clear criteria and effective oversight' governed by affected communities and urged stopping the race for geopolitical dominance via larger models. the release follows president trump's delay of an ai executive order.