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patphil

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6. Ironically, the companies that are pushing the explosive growth of AI may end up being targets.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 12:18 PM

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Very strict, comprehensive controls need to be in place now. But I don't expect much movement in that direction from our republican congress.
Imagine a malicious, AI driven attack on a nation's infrastructure. It could wreck the economy, leave the nation vulnerable to attack, and kill or injure large numbers of people.
A corporation could even use AI to attack a competitor.
Even the super rich could be targets, regardless of how well they think they are protected.
A whole new level of computer warfare is not just possible, it's inevitable.

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AI models that can take down governments and business months away, rare Five Eyes statement warns [View all] highplainsdem Monday OP

Wait a sec Miguelito Loveless Monday #1

These days it looks as if AI deregulation is a greater threat to humanity than climate change. Yet neither shows up ancianita Monday #2

I don't see effective regulation happening SamuelTheThird Monday #4

I don't, either. Which means no regulation, not "de-regulation." But whatever we DO see, it doesn't seem to be enough ancianita Monday #5

It's "regulation for thee, but not for me." Whether at the nation or state or corporation level. erronis Monday #7

Amen. Especially when it comes to regulating the public's voting. One recent example... ancianita Monday #9

At least Bernie Sanders has paid attention and wants to "act now." ancianita Monday #3

Ironically, the companies that are pushing the explosive growth of AI may end up being targets. patphil Monday #6

I don't believe that this problem is solvable by regulation, any more than the "war on drugs" erronis Monday #8

I agree, but if nothing is done then the potential for harm will just keep on going up. patphil Monday #10

In which case we probably aren't lasting long without SOME kind of regulation. Especially in the hands of incompetent Karasu Monday #11