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tw04today at 11:58 AM1 replyview on HN

Comparing it to fire isn’t really an apt comparison.

You developed the nuclear bomb. Would you give free access to every human on the planet to do with it as they see fit? Or would you demand responsible guardrails from the start?

AI companies want it both ways. This will both redefine humanity as we know it, but also nobody should try to enforce any guardrails. Why? Because it might hurt profits.

Either it’s snake oil and not as revolutionary as claimed, or people should be facing prison time for trying to claim “I just invented it and gave everyone access, I can’t be held responsible for what happens next”.


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negamaxtoday at 12:16 PM

Nuclear wasn't governed until the destruction was seen. There's no reason to believe AI wouldn't follow a similar path

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