We run the company by questions, not by answers.
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Technology will move faster than governments, so don't legislate before you understand the consequences.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Governments should take time to fully understand technological advancements before creating regulations.
This quote by Eric Schmidt emphasizes the rapid pace of technological innovation and warns against premature legislation by governments. It suggests that lawmakers need to carefully consider the implications and potential consequences of new technologies rather than rushing to impose regulations that may not effectively address the complexities of these advancements.
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TechnologyGovernmentLegislationConsequencesInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about the need for ethical considerations in artificial intelligence legislation.
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