Martin Casado, a16z general partner, argues that many current AI status are misguided because they focus on hypothetical fears rather than real, present-day risks. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Casado explained that policymakers often propose AI rules based on imagined future scenarios, rather than looking at how AI differs from other technologies we already regulate, like search engines or the internet.
Casado believes that this should evolve from existing frameworks, drawing from decades of experience with transformative tech, rather than starting from scratch with sweeping, uncertain rules. He points out that if mistakes were made in social media rule, the fix lies there—not in over-regulating AI based on those past issues. Casado’s approach calls for a clear understanding of the “marginal risks” AI presents today before rushing into broad, restrictive laws.