The Sacred Profane

The Sacred Profane

This Is How We Ended Up Tariffing Penguins

How reckless vibe governing could harm every one of us.

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Danu Vino
Apr 08, 2025
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Tariffed Penguins. AI Generated.

I’ve built my career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human impact. As an early adopter and AI enthusiast, I deeply believe in AI technology’s power to improve lives when guided by intention and responsibility.

But that’s exactly why I’m alarmed. Because when you love something, you want it used wisely—and right now, AI is being used in ways that should concern all of us.

One of the first acts of the new Trump administration was to rescind the Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI Safety. That move wasn’t unexpected—Republican administrations in the U.S. have long favored deregulation compared to the EU and other global players. And yes, too much bureaucracy can stifle innovation. But let’s be honest: unregulated tech, especially AI, can do serious harm. Trump didn’t just cancel safety investments—he launched a rapid AI expansion across government, partnering with companies like Oracle and OpenAI.

That kind of push-pull between cau…

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