Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence safety should be taken seriously and discussed, rather than dismissed as false claims. This statement appears to contradict a position taken by Trump on the same issue. The Pope's remarks emphasize that experts raising AI safety issues deserve attention and action.

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Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'

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Pope Leo XIV Contradicts Trump, Says AI Safety Concerns Aren’t ‘Fake News’

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