Pope Leo Warns AI Images Are a ‘Powerful Amplifier’ of Disinformation - PetaPixel

Pope Leo XIV has issued an encyclical addressing the risks of artificial intelligence, with a focus on AI image tools and their ability to amplify disinformation. The document urges authorities to regulate the technology.

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The encyclical, titled ‘Magnifica Humanitas’, is the first major document from Pope Leo. The Pope writes that AI tools provide a 'powerful amplifier' for disinformation. He notes the ability to manipulate content exposes people to biased or misleading perspectives, impacting public communication and social trust. The Pope also called out AI tools capable of manipulating images and video in the context of online grooming, blackmail, and the sexual exploitation of minors. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently shared an AI-generated photo of herself in a state of undress that was made by a political rival, warning about the dangers of deepfake photos.