Should AI development be regulated by government?

Balancing innovation with safety in artificial intelligence.

β€’May 24, 2025β€’7 argumentsβ€’166 votes
43% For57% Against
20 For27 Against

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Arguments supporting this position

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Zane573
+137
192 up / 55 down

Innovation requires freedom from excessive restrictions. History shows that precedent from the 1950s led to unprecedented progress.

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Former User
+52
108 up / 56 down

Innovation requires freedom from excessive restrictions. History shows that precedent from the 1950s led to unprecedented progress.

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Nina350
-42
58 up / 100 down

Innovation requires freedom from excessive restrictions. History shows that precedent from the 1950s led to unprecedented progress.

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Dean375
+77
140 up / 63 down

The benefits outweigh the risks: efficiency gains of 60%. Proper safeguards include industry self-regulation.

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Ian170
🎯Changed 1 mind
+57
100 up / 43 down

Market forces naturally regulate quality and safety. Consumer choice drives continuous improvement.

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Xena156
🎯Changed 2 minds
+51
110 up / 59 down

Market forces naturally regulate quality and safety. Consumer choice drives continuous improvement.