Fears about AI have reached the level of moral panic, similar to past technology scares that proved largely unfounded. Government restrictions and binding regulations threaten to stifle innovation and limit AI's potential as a tool for expanding human expression and capability. The focus should be on empowering development and allowing citizens to use this transformative technology freely rather than imposing restrictive international mandates.

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Fears about AI have reached the level of moral panic, similar to past technology scares that proved largely unfounded. Government restrictions and binding regulations threaten to stifle innovation and limit AI's potential as a tool for expanding human expression and capability. The focus should be on empowering development and allowing citizens to use this transformative technology freely rather than imposing restrictive international mandates.