Pope Leo XIV, elected last week after the death of Pope Francis, discussed AI during an address to the College of Cardinals on Saturday.

After Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as the leader of the Catholic Church last week, many wondered why he chose the name Leo XIV. O post Pope Leo XIV cites artificial intelligence as one of the reasons for choosing his name apareceu primeiro em TechBreak.

Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV says he chose his papal name as a nod to the Catholic Church‘s last Leo, who stood as a source of stability and guidance during the industrial revolution. The newly-elected American pontiff told the College of Cardinals on Saturday that Pope Leo XIII’s ability to help the Christian faith

Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over the Catholic Church during the Industrial Revolution, which ushered in massive social upheaval. Pope Leo XIV sees the AI boom as a similar moment of rapid societal change.

Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.