I asked ChatGPT who should be the next pope — here’s what AI platforms said

As cardinals deliberate behind closed doors in the Sistine Chapel to select a successor to Pope Francis, even artificial intelligence systems refused to predict who will wear the papal crown when the white smoke clears.

When prompted with the question of who should be the next pope, the world’s most advanced chatbots gave thoughtful, cautious responses — avoiding endorsements while offering a glimpse into how they approach one of the most sacred and consequential decisions…