Why the pope wants to 'disarm' AI
Why the pope wants to 'disarm' AI  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Tue Jun 02 2026
Description: Pope Leo XIV has published his first major document. The encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” focuses on AI and what the pope calls the “distorting effects of technological power.” *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint