In his first speech to the Rosaries after being elected, King Leo XIV identified AI as one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing.
According to SCMP, Pope Leo XIV pledged to continue the core priorities of his predecessor, Pope Francis, especially in protecting human dignity, justice and labor in the context of the new industrial revolution associated with the development of AI.
Former Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected the 267th Pope on May 8 after the fourth round of voting, chose the name "Leo" to express his attachment to Pope Leo XIII - who was outstanding for his stance of protecting the rights of workers in the late 19th century. King Leo XIV said that today's parish continues its social mission in the context of modern technological changes posing new challenges.
Pope Francis, at the end of his term, expressed deep concern about the threat from AI and called for the development of an international treaty to control the technology.
For Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV is considered a potential successor. He was sent to a small diocese in Peru in 2014, then became a cardinal and leader of the country's cardinal council, before being recalled to Rome in 2023 to head a key body that assesses the cardinal nominations.
