These thoughts were drafted during a night, a few months ago. I didn’t want to publish them then because they felt like an emotional take on something that still seemed remote. Today, I found the notes again and realized they don’t feel remote anymore. They feel like the present. I’m not a Luddite; quite the opposite. But I am convinced that in the long run, we stand to lose far more than we gain unless we strictly regulate AI and educate the public (and our children) on how to use it. I realize I’m not exactly an original voice when it comes to these doubts, but my concerns are genuine, and they come from a different place.