Gates says world must 'suffer AI negatives' before regulation; critic warns of lasting powers
tallmetommy · x · 2026-11-15
Bill Gates wrote in a recent essay that the world may have to "suffer a few of the negatives" of AI before we get full regulation, calling the coming years "one of the most turbulent times in human history."
The reposter pushes back: crises end, but powers granted in their name can remain. If AI fears become the case for restricting open models or monitoring private computers, ask who gains authority, who can challenge it, and what expires when the emergency ends. "Fear is not consent."
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