Adrian Weckler: From TV to ChatGPT, moral panics over technology are nothing new
Tech talk: It was not long ago when we were warned that kids glued to videogames would turn into violent, murderous sociopaths. Photo by Ryan J Lane via Getty — © Getty Images
Adrian Weckler
Why are we so addicted to moral panic when it comes to new technology?
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