The AI debate isn’t about AI. It’s about control
Technological change—whether it was the internet, the smartphone or even the original printing press—can make people uneasy. Each wave has changed how you access and share information. But AI is different, and bigger: a technology that can decide who gets hired, who gets treated, even who gets targeted. This isn’t just a technology that allows you to access information; it’s a technology designed to autonomously make decisions. Too often, questions about regulating AI are either framed by an acc
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Published: 12 August 2026
Source: Fast Company Tech
Category: News
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 13 August 2026
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