Anthropic and Pope Leo are apparently at odds about this controversial AI concept

Though the Vatican and the tech giant share concerns about rampant AI development, the idea that it is conscious is reportedly a sticking point.

Even before AI made its way into all of our pockets, tech leaders spent decades warning the world about it. Anthropic has been particularly vocal about the disastrous consequences of reckless AI development. The company has also reportedly been focused on AI consciousness and the moral implications.