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In a striking turn of events, Journey to the Fringe is getting behind the Catholic Church— no, not that way…. Pope Leo has refused to authorize the creation of an AI pope, condemning the concept as a “cold, empty shell” that threatens the essence of humanity. He warns that replacing spiritual leadership with artificial intelligence could cause profound harm to human connection, morality, and meaning. The statement underscores growing tensions between faith and emerging technologies, raising questions about the soul of leadership in an increasingly digital age.
You go Pope Leo, fuck that AI
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