Pope Leo XIV sounded the alarm this week over artificial intelligence (AI)'s potential impact on young people's intellectual and neurological development, building upon one of the main focuses of his papacy.

The first American pope delivered the message to an annual conference on AI and ethics, part of which took place in the Vatican this week.

"All of us, I am sure, are concerned for children and young people, and the possible consequences of the use of AI on their intellectual and neurological development," the pope said. "Our youth must be helped, and not hindered, in their journey towards maturity and true responsibility."

The pontiff described how new generations have unprecedented, quick access to data and information, while noting they must not confuse this access to data with intelligence.

"In the end, authentic wisdom has more to do with recognizing the........

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