Pope

The Trump administration faces a public standoff with the Vatican over AI, highlighting a political challenge. While the administration pushes for AI dominance and deregulation, Pope Leo XIV warns of job displacement and inequality. Internal administration divisions exist, with contrasting reactions from key figures. This conflict arises as the US delays an AI safety review, prioritizing competitiveness over ethical concerns, and as the Vatican collaborates with an AI firm critical of administration policies. The dispute risks alienating Catholic voters crucial to Trump’s coalition.