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AI’s Awesome Power a Potentially More Deadly Danger Than Nukes

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Screens are turning human brains — especially students’ — to mush. We need to ditch laptops and iPads from schools before AI exploits every bit of that damage.

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This commentary posits that the rapid advancement of frontier AI represents an existential threat comparable to, or exceeding, nuclear weapons. It highlights the vulnerability of human cognitive development in the face of pervasive technology and argues that without urgent intervention, AI could exploit these weaknesses. The piece underscores the need for proactive governance to mitigate catastrophic risks associated with the unbridled power of emerging AI systems.

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