Patrick Madrid and Producer Cyrus are on the front lines defending your digital discernment!
There’s a 36-minute AI-generated video on YouTube that’s being passed around as a “historic” speech by Pope Leo XIV. It’s not actually from him.
The video kicks off with a flowery intro supposedly addressingPresident Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso.
The Vatican News has already squashed it, putting out an alert saying the speech was 100% AI fakery, complete with lip-syncing tech that makes it look like the Pope is speaking… but he’s not.
Patrick compared today’s AI technology to seeing Star Wars in 1977: it blew his mind then, but looking back… just models and strings. Now, AI has that same wow-factor… but don’t be fooled. The tech is crazy good, and people are falling for it left and right.
Cyrus Chimes In: “How Do We Even Know What’s Real Anymore?”
Cyrus is feeling it too: the confusion, the uncertainty. Every day the tech getsbetter, and even people like them (who live and breathe this stuff) have to double-check what they’re seeing.
So, what’s the fix?
Your Catholic Digital Survival Kit:
Patrick & Cyrus laid out some super practical tips:
Trust Only Verified Sources: Vatican News, the official Vatican Press Office, etc. Not random YouTubers.
Clean Your Feed: Block accounts that post fake news or manipulate the truth. If someone lies to you online… buh-bye.
Stay Suspicious (in a Holy Way): In today’s world, don’t believe it just because it looks real. Ask questions. Check sources. Be holy and savvy.
Final Thought:
It’s about truth, trust, and staying grounded in Christ when the world gets digitally chaotic. Patrick and Cyrus are calling Catholics to discernment, vigilance, and maybe a little bit of digital housecleaning.
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