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Pope Leo’s Tolkien Citation Turns an AI Warning Into a Cultural Flashpoint
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence drew attention not only for its warning about technocracy, but for a Tolkien quotation that sharpened its critique of power, efficiency and tech ambition.
Key Takeaways
- Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical warns against a technocratic view of human life.
- A Tolkien quotation reframed the document’s message around restraint and stewardship.
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DT Editorial Team··via wired.com