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With the promise of unprecedented technological change comes the urgent need for careful regulation. As AI technology continues to progress, we face a crucial period where critical decisions regarding its governance must be made. The current political landscape provides little clarity on the differences in AI policy between parties, suggesting a lack of engagement with this pivotal issue.
One of the dangers highlighted is the rush to innovate without establishing safeguards. As with driving, where instruction about using brakes precedes acceleration, the introduction and regulation of AI must prioritize caution over speed. This call for responsibility is echoed through the concern that failure to pause and assess could lead to dangerous and irreversible consequences.