The pontiff called for ownership of AI data not to be left solely in private hands, for policymakers to protect the rights of workers and keep children safe from the technology, and urged the cooling of competition between AI companies. VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo urged governments to slow down the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday (May 25), warning that they spread misinformation, prioritise conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war. The