Artificial intelligence has become a lightning rod for fears about job losses, misinformation, and even existential threats to humanity. But according to an expert cited by the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the technology itself isn’t the problem—how people wield it is.
The argument reframes the ongoing debate over AI safety: rather than focusing solely on the algorithms and systems that power tools like chatbots and image generators, attention should shift to the decisions, intentions, and oversight of the humans deploying them. In other words, a hammer isn’t dangerous on its own; it’s dangerous in the wrong hands or used carelessly.
This perspective has implications for how governments, companies, and everyday users think about regulating and adopting AI. If the core issue is human behavior rather than the technology’s inherent nature, then solutions may need to focus more on education, ethical guidelines, accountability, and responsible deployment practices rather than simply restricting or fearing the tools themselves.
As AI continues to spread into workplaces, schools, and daily life across Latin America and beyond, this kind of framing invites a more nuanced conversation—one that asks not just what AI can do, but what we choose to do with it.
To read the full original report, visit La Jornada’s website.
Source: El verdadero riesgo de la IA radica en su uso humano, no en la tecnología: experto (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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