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23 low-regret recommendations for AI policy

Technology
Global
Started August 14, 2026

A guest post by Tim Fist and Saif Khan, with Tao Burga, Arthur Tellis, Ben Schifman, Jonah Weinbaum, and Olivia Scharfman

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
AI should be used to enhance human decision-making, not replace it entirely.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
Strict transparency mandates on AI will slow innovation and push development to countries with weaker oversight.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
The ethical implications of AI should be a primary focus in AI policy discussions.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
AI's potential benefits should not overshadow the risks associated with its misuse.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
Governments need clear authority to audit and inspect how leading AI labs handle safety testing and security.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
The private sector should take the lead in self-regulating AI technologies to promote accountability.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
AI should not be used for surveillance purposes without strict oversight.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
AI policy should balance the need for innovation speed against the public's right to know how automated decisions affect them.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
AI systems should be designed to avoid amplifying existing social inequalities.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Aug 14, 2026
Data privacy laws must be updated to address the unique challenges posed by AI.
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