Pope Leo warns AI boom can give Big Tech and the people who run it too much power

Pope Leo warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence risks concentrating excessive power in the hands of Big Tech companies and their leaders. The pontiff’s statement comes amid growing global debate over AI regulation and the influence of major technology firms.

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