Vatican says AI has ‘shadow of evil,’ calls for close oversight

The Vatican on Tuesday called for governments to keep a close eye on the development of artificial intelligence, warning the technology contained “the shadow of evil” in its ability to spread misinformation.

“AI generated fake media can gradually undermine the foundations of society,” said a new text on the ethics of AI, written by two Vatican departments and approved by Pope Francis.

“This issue requires careful regulation, as misinformation-especially through AI-controlled or influenced media-can spread unintentionally, fuelling political…