Overview
- Issued on Jan. 24, the message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications says technological innovation must serve people and safeguard dignity.
- The pope warns that AI capable of simulating faces, voices, and emotions can blur reality and reshape relationships and identity.
- He cautions that overly “affectionate” chatbots can become emotional crutches and urges regulation to prevent harmful attachments and deceptive content.
- He flags the power of a handful of companies and high‑profile founders over AI systems that can steer behavior and even rewrite history.
- He calls for clear labeling of AI‑generated material, protection of journalists’ authorship, and education in media and AI literacy to preserve information integrity.