Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not 'fake news' after Trump 'hoax' claims

What the report says

Pope Francis has again raised concerns about artificial intelligence, saying warnings that the technology could “go rogue” should not be dismissed as fake news, according to Sky News World. The remark was presented as a renewed defense of his long-running caution about the risks of rapidly developing AI systems.

Sky News linked the comments to a broader public debate over how AI is described and regulated, especially after false or exaggerated claims circulate online. The headline indicates the Pope was responding after Donald Trump had referred to the concerns as a hoax, though the limited source text does not provide further detail on where or when those remarks were made.

The underlying issue matters because the Vatican has repeatedly signaled interest in the ethical and social impact of AI, including questions about control, accountability and possible misuse. More generally, policymakers, technology companies and religious leaders have been debating how to manage AI’s benefits while limiting harms such as misinformation, unsafe automation and loss of human oversight.

With the full article unavailable, Sky News’ report can be summarized as a brief update on the Pope’s continued warnings rather than a detailed policy announcement. The essential development is that he rejected the idea that fears about AI becoming uncontrollable are baseless.