The Unpredicted vs the Over-Expected
Summary
The piece contrasts the internet's near-miss in science fiction forecasts with AI's pervasive anticipation and often dystopian depictions. It applies Arthur C. Clarke's 'Expected vs. Unexpected' framework to argue that AI is Over-Expected in terms of societal anticipation, while the Internet was Under-Expected, and it calls for balancing harms with potential benefits rather than rushing regulation.