Who protects everyone from the people claiming to control AI?
Ray_Bayesian · reddit · 2026-09-22
The author argues AI is repeating a historical pattern: whenever humanity builds something dangerous enough (nuclear tech, weapons), the builders then claim they must control it to protect us — create, recognize the danger, claim responsibility, demand control, gain power.
While conceding AI risks may be real, the author insists we shouldn't skip the core question: when creators become the protectors, who protects everyone from the protectors? An opinion piece on power concentration in AI governance.
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