Pope Leo XIV: AI agents are tools, not people; humans responsible

Pope Leo XIV publicly rejected granting legal identity or rights to AI agents, asserting that human creators bear responsibility for their actions. This is a notable moral and political stance from a major global religious leader, potentially influencing AI governance debates. The statement is clear but its impact on policy remains uncertain.

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