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Neither of these positions is serious.

Artificial intelligence is not going to disappear. The technology is already integrated into search engines, medical research, logistics, language tools, accessibility software, scientific modelling, and countless other systems. Governments, universities, and private companies across the world are investing billions into its development.

Whether we like it or not, AI is here.

Which means the real question is not “Should AI exist?” The real question is: How should it be governed?

If you believe AI poses risks — and it absolutely can — then the logical response is not harassment campaigns against random users, hobbyists, or writers. The logical response is regulation.

Good regulation can address real concerns:

• Transparency about training data • Environmental reporting for large data centres • Accountability when AI systems cause harm • Protections for workers and creators • Clear rules around deepfakes and misinformation • Standards for safety testing before deployment

Some governments have already started moving in this direction. The EU AI Act, for example, is one of the first comprehensive regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence. Other countries and international bodies are now debating similar rules and standards.

These efforts may not be perfect, but they represent something important: policy instead of panic.

If you truly believe AI is dangerous, the productive response is to support organisations that advocate for responsible technology governance and digital rights. Groups such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and similar organisations around the world are actively working on policy proposals, consultations, and legislative pressure.

Anger alone does not create safeguards.

Policy does.

Artificial intelligence should not exist in a regulatory vacuum. It should operate under transparent rules that protect people, creators, and society as a whole.

Whether someone is enthusiastic about AI, deeply skeptical of it, or strongly opposed to it, there should be at least one point of agreement:

Powerful technologies should not operate without rules.

AI is no exception.

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