AI dominance is not inevitable, argues Guardian op-ed on public pushback
nordicinst · x · 2026-09-16
A Guardian op-ed by Nick Evershed pushes back on the idea that widespread AI adoption is inevitable.
- The author recalls two decades of tech disruption — Uber, algorithmic social media, hyper-targeted advertising — noting generative AI looks like another unstoppable force.
- But he argues that seemingly insurmountable problems can be addressed by ordinary people pressuring politicians and companies, citing historical international agreements forged against existential threats.
- The piece calls on the public to actively shape AI's rules and ethics rather than passively adapt.
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