Back to Articles
We Need Wise Elders to Stand Up and Set Limits for AI

The Australian

ENRICHED

Description

Consent and trust in AI will not be won with a better privacy policy. They will be earned the old way, through successful uses that genuinely benefit ordinary people.

Summary

This article explores the sociocultural necessity of establishing human-led boundaries for artificial intelligence development, arguing that trust in these systems cannot be built solely through legalistic privacy policies. It emphasizes that meaningful safety and societal acceptance depend on demonstrating tangible benefits to ordinary people while maintaining clear ethical constraints. The piece calls for experienced leadership to navigate the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI capabilities, framing the challenge as one of governance and human wisdom in the face of transformative technology. Such perspectives contribute to the Australian discourse on balancing innovation with the long-term safety and well-being of the public.

Body

We need wise elders to stand up and set limits for AIConsent and trust in AI will not be won with a better privacy policy. They will be earned the old way, through successful uses that genuinely benefit ordinary people. All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Digital Pay As You Go $1 a week for 4 weeks($4 min. cost). Then $44 charged every 4 weeks.* No lock-in contract Unlimited access on app & web A digital version of Today’s Paper Daily puzzles & Mind Games Complimentary access to The Wall Street Journal *Read the fine print The Australian Digital subscription costs $4 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews to $44 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Digital 12 Month Plan $8 a week for the first 12 months($416 min. cost) charged as $32 every 4 weeks. Then $32 charged every 4 weeks.* Lock in & save Enjoy all the benefits of a Digital subscription to The Australian Plus Lock in & save over 12 months *Read the fine print The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $416 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $32 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.