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AI's deployment now outpaces social media by orders of magnitude. ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just months, compressing historical adoption timelines. This speed underscores a culture—or perhaps an industry—driven by relentless race dynamics. Companies eager for market dominance deploy powerful AI tools without comprehensive safety measures, motivated by profits, strategic advantage, or national interests. Harris warns that without regulation, AI's rapid proliferation risks catastrophic consequences, from manipulating public opinion to destabilizing economies.