Tech ethicist Tristan Harris highlights the failures of society's initial interaction with AI through social media, which has led to issues like bullying and misinformation. Despite 60% of Gen Z spending at least four hours daily on social platforms, many wish they hadn’t been invented. With the rise of generative AI, there’s a renewed opportunity to ensure technology's responsible use. Major companies like OpenAI and Google are now collaborating on governance, such as implementing the Model Context Protocol. Exploring regulation, such as the EU's AI Act, could help mitigate potential risks associated with rapid technological advancement.
"The automobile brought both convenience and tragedy. We responded with speed limits, seatbelts, and regulations—a process spanning over a century."
"Whatever our power is as a species, AI amplifies it to an exponential degree."
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