In an opinion piece, the author argues that fears of an AI-driven apocalypse are misplaced, casting artificial intelligence as a practical tool whose impact depends on human intent and oversight. Rather than treating AI as an uncontrollable force, the piece urges a focus on accountability for developers and users, sound governance, and guardrails that target real risks such as bias, misinformation, and errors. The essay highlights AI’s productivity and innovation benefits while cautioning that misuse—not sentience—is the primary threat. It calls for pragmatic regulation and improved transparency to harness AI’s upside without succumbing to techno-panic.
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