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Pope Leo warns AI could lead to losing 'humanity amid a paradise of machines' in Paris – video

The Guardian — Tech · · International · AI Governance

Pontiff continues to decry the rise of AI on his visit to France, stressing the importance of retaining 'ethical discernment' in an age when rapidly advancing technology threatens to undermine humanity Europe live Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit Continue reading...

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