Pope Leo has warned that artificial intelligence is fueling conflict and has urged the world to slow its advances. The pope's warning was issued in a significant document, possibly his first major theological document or encyclical, in which he also expressed concerns about the potential for ai to contribute to polarization, violence, and endless wars. The exact nature and scope of the pope's warning and proposed solution vary in reports, with some mentioning the need for regulation, disarming, or a global pause on ai development.