[thih9]

The “just a tool” argument was doomed from the start. Many tools are heavily regulated. Meds, drugs or guns are only a few of the most controversial examples.

I’m not saying we should treat AI as one of the above; I’m saying that regulation is common and can be beneficial.

Note that commenters here generally praise regulators when eg smartphones are banned at schools.

[DharmaPolice]

I don't think "just a tool" is necessarily in opposition to regulation.

[thih9]

True, technically some may want both long term.

Then again, AI is almost completely unregulated at the moment. Its expansion sometimes disregards laws. Defending use of AI in its current form is in opposition to regulating AI use.