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The Race to Control AI and Protect What Makes Us Human

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The Race to Control AI and Protect What Makes Us Human

Researchers caution that artificial intelligence (AI) systems without proper alignment could pose existential risks to humanity, while noting that even well-intentioned AI applications might diminish critical thinking capabilities. The discussion centers on balancing AI advancement with safeguards to preserve human autonomy and cognitive independence.

Why it matters: Security practitioners responsible for AI governance and deployment need to understand alignment risks and design guardrails that prevent both catastrophic misuse and subtle erosion of human decision-making in their organizations.

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