Today's Poll Question: Will AI-assisted Warfare Ultimately Save Lives?

Michael traces an unexpected through line from his very first talk radio show in 1993 — centered on a papal encyclical — to Pope Leo XIV’s new warning about artificial intelligence and modern warfare. The Pope argues AI could make war easier to wage and harder to control, while supporters say AI-driven targeting may actually reduce civilian casualties and battlefield mistakes. Michael explores the ethical tension between technological precision and moral responsibility, including the growing role of autonomous systems, Palantir, and algorithmic warfare. Is AI removing dangerous human emotion from combat — or making conflict dangerously impersonal?