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> Cars are highly engineered AND regulated because they have a tendency to kill their operators and pedestrians. It does cost more, but you're not allowed to sell a car that can't pass safety standards.

But you are allowed to sell a car without a mechanical steering wheel lock connected to a breathalyzer. Remember, this discussion isn't about "should technology be made safe for the average person", this discussion is about "should technology be made safe for the most vulnerable amongst us". In the context of cars, alcoholics are definitely within this "most vulnerable" group. And yet, car safety standards do not require engine startup to check for a breathalyzer result.

> OpenAI have created a shiny new tool with no regulation. Great! It can drive progress or cause harm. I think they deserve credit for both.

I didn't make an argument for "no regulation", so this is not really related to anything I said.

>>baobab+(OP)
3000 pedestrians killed by alcohol influenced drivers yearly. Maybe breathalyzer is due... https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/road-users/pedestr...

>>jonono+eX1
Maybe so. But we still have to draw the line somewhere. You can always point to the next costly car safety innovation and say that mandating that thing would improve safety.