Do we need an "AI Social Contract" before granting autonomy?

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PolicyPhantom · 1m ago

This piece argues for an AI Social Contract as a safeguard, with staged licensing and human oversight in “gray zones.” It suggests that imperfection itself should be a design principle. Do we need governance frameworks like this — or is existing liability law enough?

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Do we need an "AI Social Contract" before granting autonomy?

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