Why AI Companies Should Give Back to the Public
SandraWachter5 · x · 2026-07-10
This post shares an opinion piece arguing that "the public can almost be viewed as shareholders of AI companies," suggesting these firms should return socially beneficial technologies to the public. It also includes a link to a paper on EU tech policy and optimizing happiness.
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