The Holy Father warns of technology’s power to lead astray
Blind faith in A.I.?
Nope says the Pope. On Jan. 24, Pope Leo XIV made his misgiving of A.I. companions known:
“Technology that exploits our need for relationships can not only have painful consequences for the destiny of individuals, but can also damage the social, cultural, and political fabric of societies.”
Pope Leo should read our May 2025 issue of The Socionomist cover story “Good Tech/Bad Tech.” This unbiased report defines a historic correlation between social mood and people’s “fear of” or “fascination with” unbridled advances in technology.
He, and you, can access the entire issue today – for just $30.