AI Safety Advocates: Concerned Doesn't Mean Anti-Usage
dhadfieldmenell · x · 2026-08-02
An AI safety regulation advocate shared a common interaction: many people feel ashamed using ChatGPT or Claude due to AI risks. He emphasized that advocating for safety doesn't mean judging users. Driven by the belief that AI is extremely useful, the goal is to secure a future where society can safely harness its massive upsides. This balanced stance—being both concerned and optimistic—remains surprisingly underserved in the current discourse.
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