The New Fire

In The New Fire, AI policy experts Ben Buchanan and Andrew Imbrie explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence as it permeates our daily lives. They highlight the critical choices societies face regarding the responsible harnessing of AI, emphasizing its dual nature as a tool for both good and destruction. The authors discuss how AI could empower autocracies while presenting the case for its alignment with democratic values, urging a collective effort to ensure technology serves to uplift rather than undermine freedom.