Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6177x4118+0+0/resize/6177x4118!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F01%2F6f%2Fea296ca441689fb4d8f64f62c5f6%2Fap26268410442066.jpg' alt='Pope Leo XIV, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron, attend a joint statement at the Elysee Palace, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.'/><p>Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.</p><p>(Image credit: Teresa Suarez)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-145150' />