Pope Leo XIV used his visit to Uruguay to call for a prudent approach to artificial intelligence, urging that human beings be placed ahead of algorithms, according to EL PAÍS. The pope's remarks came during a trip that also took him to the Casavalle neighborhood of Montevideo, a poor area that the BBC reports has been shaken by violence.
According to Vatican News, the pope also spoke against remaining indifferent to the suffering of others. DW.com reports that he praised mate, the traditional South American drink, and encouraged Uruguayan believers to pass on their faith. La Jornada reports that, speaking from Uruguay, Leo XIV urged South America to overcome its divisions.
The visit drew attention to Casavalle, a humble Montevideo barrio awaiting the pope amid concerns about violence there, the BBC reported. EL PAÍS carried live coverage of the visit, including the pope's comments on technology and human dignity.
The material available does not include the full text of the pope's speeches, so the precise wording of his remarks on AI was not available.
What to watch next: whether the Vatican publishes the full text of the pope's addresses in Uruguay, and how his call on AI is received beyond the region.
