Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Robert Prevost, cited concerns about technological revolutions and AI as the reason for choosing his papal name.
He selected the name Leo XIV in reference to Pope Leo XIII, who addressed social issues during the industrial revolution in his encyclical 'Rerum Novarum.'
Pope Francis also expressed concerns about AI, highlighting the moral considerations and potential consequences of its usage in society.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the challenges posed by AI on human dignity, justice, and labor, paralleling the impacts of the industrial revolution.