Show Notes
Historically, we've relied on government and the public sector to regulate the development of society-altering technologies, radio, telephone, automobiles, air travel, broadcast, internet have all come under the slow but steady oversight of the public sector. Even social media is being scrutinized and regions like Australia are beginning to legislate age limits for access. Artificial intelligence is a different animal and it's moving at an exponential rate of development. It also promises ra...
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