Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’

Pope Leo XIV spoke at the International Catholic Legislators Network's annual conference. Vatican Pool/Getty Images Pope Leo XIV addressed Christian lawmakers at a conference in Rome on Friday. He expressed concern over how AI could disrupt families and cause "economic colonialism." AI has remained a focal point for Pope Leo XIV throughout his papacy. Pope Leo XIV has a simple request for lawmakers tasked with shaping AI policy: put humans first. The pontiff encouraged them to implement laws…