Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV, and representatives from UNESCO and the United Nations discussed differing views on artificial intelligence development and regulation.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Leo XIV →

  267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

  • Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Mon 17:27
  • Pope Leo XIV visited France, meeting President Macron and raising concerns about wars in the Middle East and Europe.Mon 16:27
• UNESCO →

  specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture

  • Hà Nội is working to strengthen its standing within UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.Mon 12:17
  • A dialogue was held in Hà Nội focusing on heritage and authenticity, involving UNESCO.Mon 12:17
• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31

Related events

• Donald Trump and Andy Burnham addressed the United Nations regarding global AI governance, pledging to focus on AI during the G20 Presidency.Wed 08:06
• The United Nations is hosting a global dialogue focused on the risks associated with artificial intelligence and its governance.Jul 6
• Anthropic's CEO calls for a slower pace of AI development as Congress weighs regulation bills and Trump dismisses safety warnings.Tue 13:23
• Pope Leo XIV warned about the risks of AI development and the UN's crisis of effectiveness, announcing a withdrawal.Fri 18:44
• The UN Permanent Mission discussed global AI policy, advocating for equitable AI development access.Jul 17