Pope warns AI exploited by 'technocratic systems' could 'pose a risk to our survival'

(FOX NEWS) – Pope Francis warned world leaders on Thursday that uninhibited and reckless development of artificial intelligence could pose a profound risk to humanity.

The pope made the statements in an address to the world in honor of the upcoming 57th annual World Day of Peace on Jan. 1.

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"We rightly rejoice and give thanks for the impressive achievements of science and technology, as a result of which countless ills that formerly plagued human life and caused great suffering have been remedied," the pope said.

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