Geoffrey Hinton: Regulation Is the Steering Wheel, Not the Brakes
LuizaJarovsky · x · 2026-08-01
During the NCSL Legislative Summit, Geoffrey Hinton reframed the narrative around AI regulation, arguing that it should be viewed as a steering wheel rather than a brake.
He emphasized that just as you wouldn't build fast cars without steering wheels, the purpose of regulation is not to halt progress but to guide it in the right direction, ensuring tech companies build products that benefit humanity.
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