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AI and other technologies can be recalled if harmful, precedent shows

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The author argues that harmful technologies, like CFCs, leaded gasoline, asbestos, and radium, have historically been phased out or restricted when their negative impacts became apparent. This precedent suggests that current technologies, including AI and LLMs, can also be recalled or limited if they prove to cause more harm than good. The piece emphasizes that technological adoption is not permanent and can be reversed based on societal harm. AI

IMPACT Suggests that societal concerns over AI's harms could lead to its restriction, mirroring historical precedents with other technologies.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece drawing parallels between historical technological phase-outs and the potential future of AI.

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AI and other technologies can be recalled if harmful, precedent shows

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

    When CFCs were destroying the ozone layer they were removed from society. When leaded petrol was rotting children's brains, it was phased out in favour of unlea

    When CFCs were destroying the ozone layer they were removed from society. When leaded petrol was rotting children's brains, it was phased out in favour of unleaded alternatives. When asbestos was found to cause horrible deaths it was banned. When radium was found to be incredibly…

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