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AI, search, social media deemed critical infrastructure needing regulation

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Francine Berman, former director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center, argues that search engines, social media, and AI models should be classified as critical infrastructure. She contends that these technologies are fundamental to contemporary society but currently lack the robust safety standards applied to other essential systems like water and electricity. Berman advocates for increased regulation to ensure their reliable and safe operation. AI

IMPACT This perspective suggests a potential shift towards stricter regulation for AI, impacting its development and deployment.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice arguing for a policy shift.

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AI, search, social media deemed critical infrastructure needing regulation

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Search engines, social media and AI models should be treated as critical infrastructure like water and electricity, writes former San Diego Supercomputer Center

    Search engines, social media and AI models should be treated as critical infrastructure like water and electricity, writes former San Diego Supercomputer Center director Francine Berman. She argues these technologies are essential to modern life but lack the safety standards appl…

    LINKS theconversation.com/essential-digital-tec…

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