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"The world is forcing us to be either 100% pro-AI or 100% anti"

CNN Portugal14 September 2026 at 18:17

João Rocha e Melo, an expert in generative Artificial Intelligence, warned that the world is creating a polarization around AI, forcing people to position themselves as totally in favor or totally against this technology.

The expert considered that "the nuclear bomb of AI" has not yet been found, in a reference to the potential existential threat this technology may represent for humanity.

Rocha e Melo spoke about the topic in the context of the accelerated development of generative artificial intelligence, which has generated intense debates about its benefits and risks.

Why this matters

This article is of interest to readers in Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world because it reflects a growing debate about how society should position itself regarding AI, a technology increasingly present in daily life. The polarization described can influence political, regulatory, and business decisions that directly affect citizens, workers, and consumers. WHY: none

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