Pope Rejects Virtual Pope

⊲ eWeek ⊳ Pope Leo XIV has rejected the idea of an AI-generated “virtual pope” that could answer questions online, describing the concept as disturbing and unacceptable. He acknowledged the potential of AI in certain roles but warned that imitating spiritual authority risks spreading falsehoods, eroding dignity, and weakening authentic human connection. His stance stresses that faith and leadership cannot be delegated to algorithms.
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