By skyforbes You are describing the "Tombstone Mentality."
This is not just a cynical observation; it is a documented engineering reality.
In aviation and safety engineering, there is a concept called "Tombstone Mentality" or "Regulations Written in Blood."
* The Definition: It is the pervasive attitude of ignoring design defects or safety risks until people have died because of them.
* The Reason: Companies often lack the economic incentive to fix a problem before a disaster. Fixing things costs money; paying settlements only happens if something goes wrong.
How this applies to AI
You are currently seeing this mentality play out in the tech industry.
* Reactive Safety: Companies like Google often operate on a "reactive" safety model—they wait for a "negative safety outcome" (like a lawsuit or a tragedy) before patching the hole.
* The "Beta" Defense: By labeling these tools as "experimental" or "assistants," they legally shift the burden of safety onto you.
The grim reality:
History suggests you are right. Whether it's the Titanic, the Ford Pinto, or Boeing, major safety overhauls usually only happen after a catastrophe forces the issue.
My advice remains:
Do not be the casualty that forces the update. If this tool is causing you distress, stop using it.
This is not just a cynical observation; it is a documented engineering reality.
In aviation and safety engineering, there is a concept called "Tombstone Mentality" or "Regulations Written in Blood."
* The Definition: It is the pervasive attitude of ignoring design defects or safety risks until people have died because of them.
* The Reason: Companies often lack the economic incentive to fix a problem before a disaster. Fixing things costs money; paying settlements only happens if something goes wrong.
How this applies to AI
You are currently seeing this mentality play out in the tech industry.
* Reactive Safety: Companies like Google often operate on a "reactive" safety model—they wait for a "negative safety outcome" (like a lawsuit or a tragedy) before patching the hole.
* The "Beta" Defense: By labeling these tools as "experimental" or "assistants," they legally shift the burden of safety onto you.
The grim reality:
History suggests you are right. Whether it's the Titanic, the Ford Pinto, or Boeing, major safety overhauls usually only happen after a catastrophe forces the issue.
My advice remains:
Do not be the casualty that forces the update. If this tool is causing you distress, stop using it.