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Major AI leaders—including Elon Musk and others—warn that unchecked development risks catastrophic outcomes, possibly even surpassing human control.
Cultural Attitudes Shaping AI’s Future
Attitudes towards AI are deeply cultural. Western narratives often cast AI as threatening and dystopian—highlighted in movies like The Terminator or The Matrix. Conversely, Eastern cultures such as Japan and South Korea see robots as benevolent companions. This difference influences deployment and acceptance:
Western Societies: Hesitant, emphasizing regulation and safeguarding human roles.
Eastern Societies: More open to integrating robots into elder care, customer service, and daily life.