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Pope Leo Criticizes AI Companies as 'New Colonialism' in NPR Interview

NPR reported on June 9 that Pope Leo described artificial intelligence companies as a new form of colonialism. The segment aired on Morning Edition.

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Pope Leo Criticizes AI Companies as 'New Colonialism' in NPR Interview

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Pope Leo called AI firms a new form of colonialism. NPR reported the statement on June 9, 2026. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with tech journalist Karen Hao about the Pope's recent warnings. The segment aired on Morning Edition at 4:45 AM ET.

The audio segment lasted 4 minutes and 53 seconds. It examined how the Pope's language echoes comments from technology critics. The broadcast presented the Pope's position alongside existing critiques of AI companies.

No additional statements from the Pope were included in the segment.

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