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Pope Leo XIV warns of ’corruption of culture’ in the age of AI

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Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence is causing a corruption of culture that could change the definition of what it means to be human. He spoke at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

During his speech, which he delivered in both English and French, the pope said that every culture must explore the fundamental question of human identity. He noted that even in the twenty-first century, people cannot assume they fully understand what it means to live as a human being.

The pope compared the confusion and domination associated with artificial intelligence to the Tower of Babel. He suggested that the redemption for this cultural corruption can be found in the peace and unity of Pentecost, where a message of peace is received by people of every nation. This visit marks the first day of his trip to France, scheduled from Sept. 25 to 28.

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