Even the Pope has something to say about artificial intelligence

Over the past year, there’s been no shortage of scientists, tech CEOs, billionaires and lawmakers sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence — and now, even the Pope wants to talk about it too.

In a hefty 3,412-word letter dated Dec. 8, Pope Francis — the head of the Catholic Church —

Even Hollywood filmmakers and celebrities are adding their thoughts to the issue.

In July, Canadian filmmaker James Cameron reportedly said he had been warning of the dangers of AI since “The Terminator,” which he directed nearly 40 years ago.

”I warned you guys in 1984 and you didn’t listen,” Cameron told CTV News.

The Terminator (1984)
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“I think the weaponization of AI is the biggest danger […] I think that we will get into the equivalent of a nuclear arms race with AI, and if we don’t build it, the other guys are for sure going to build it, and so then it’ll escalate,” he added.

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