Smart AI Policy Means Examining Its Real Harms and Benefits

This article discusses both harms and benefits of AI technologies, arguing that policy should focus on the specific context and impact of each AI use rather than broadly promoting or banning AI. The text warns that AI can automate bias (perpetuating discrimination in decisions about housing, employment, and arrests), consume vast resources, and replace human judgment in high-stakes decisions, while acknowledging beneficial uses like helping scientists analyze data or improving accessibility for people with disabilities.