How can we be a constructive influence in the midst of challenge and uncertainty?
We are in a complex, challenging moment. The country remains deeply polarized, with no end in sight to the partisan rancor that has characterized the last decade. Technological changes have deepened these divides, even as they also help connect the world in the digital space. In the case of AI, these approaches have the potential to radically improve the lives of populations, although this potential carries many uncertainties. We continue to argue amongst ourselves about what all this means, about who is to blame for the challenges we face, and about what is to be done to seize the opportunities of this moment and mitigate its risks. There is much about this moment that lends itself to easy outrage, with no shortage of voices reflecting this sentiment in the public debate. In this context, it is worth asking: what is our job in this moment? How can we be a constructive influence in the midst of challenge and complexity?
Read more here