Pope Leo XIV publicly rebuked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for downplaying artificial intelligence risks. He said expert concerns should be taken seriously and are not “fake news.” The Pope also questioned tech leaders who support internal safety guardrails while opposing government regulation.
The intervention comes ahead of a White House meeting on Tuesday, where top technology executives, including Huang, are scheduled to discuss AI policy. The Pope called for continued dialogue among political leaders, tech companies, and social organizations to ensure AI does not reach a point where it could harm humanity.