What may save us is that some of the leading minds behind powerful AI, such as Sam Altman from OpenAI and Elon Musk, have already raised the alarm and are advocating for regulation. This willingness to embrace regulation may cause some to consider its importance. However, it is crucial to understand that these individuals also highlight AI’s potential for positive transformation.
Consumers are rightly captivated by advancements like ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and MidJourney, but they also harbor significant concerns. Fear tends to outweigh other emotions, making people more likely to act based on fear rather than amusement or even the satisfaction of witnessing AI completing a project.
Without a nuanced understanding of both the positive and negative aspects of AI, meaningful regulation cannot be formulated. Unfortunately, in a world where nuance is not actively sought or understood by the majority, achieving such understanding seems unlikely.
