Pope Leo XIV has warned men not to form emotional attachments to AI chatbot "girlfriends". If people turn to AI instead of each other, he warned, "there can be no relationships or friendships". Pope Leo expressed particular concern about AI chatbots designed to simulate romance or emotional intimacy. He warned that replacing real relationships with AI risks trapping users in an echo chamber of their own thoughts and desires. However, Pope Leo made clear he is not opposed to technological progress itself and urged people to approach AI with caution and discernment.