Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical is getting a mixed reception from the tech world

# Pope Issues Major Warning on AI Concentration The Pope released an important teaching document warning that AI development is being controlled by too few wealthy companies and investors, which he says creates a dangerous "culture of power." Religious leaders across different faiths share his concern that machines shouldn't replace human judgment on moral and spiritual matters, though some communities do find AI useful for tasks like translation and education. Overall, the tech industry has reacted positively to his message, though some disagree with his specific views on what AI can and can't do.