Comment by Gerrit W. Gong

Some AI leaders say foundational AI models are general-purpose tools, not arbiters of values. More reason that neither profit-motivated technology companies nor politically-motivated governments can be left to determine society’s AI moral compass. Publics may not understand all the inner workings of AI, but we know AI poses risks. Publics want AI governance that accords with common sense and has moral grounding and moral compass. Unverified source (2026)