AnalysisPolicyOctober 26, 2026

MIT Technology Review: AI safety debate ignores everyday harms

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Essay argues industry-backed bills target only catastrophic outcomes—chatbots not encouraging suicide, blocking fentanyl sales to minors—while leaving dependence on AI companions and algorithmically engineered feeds unaddressed. Authors Sam Hiner and Emma Leiken say narrow safety definitions are politically convenient for tech firms, reducing lawsuits and regulatory pressure.

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