"In a few short years, artificial intelligence has transformed from what many viewed as a moonshot to the source of countless real-world benefits. At Pinterest, for instance, we're deploying AI to flip the script on social media, using it to more aggressively promote user well being rather than the alternative formula of triggering engagement by enragement. I believe AI can benefit our 600 million users for years to come and at a fraction the cost that many associate with the technology."
"To realize AI's real potential, however, commonly held assumptions need to be challenged. This is the only way to address a widespread public trust problem that AI currently faces and create an AI ecosystem that leaves no one behind. For starters, our fundamental view of access to essential tools must change. Although often viewed as a battle between the largest (and often costly) proprietary models, a community of accessible open-source models is thriving in 2026."
Artificial intelligence has shifted from a speculative pursuit to a source of tangible benefits. Pinterest applies AI to prioritize user well-being over outrage-driven engagement. AI offers scalable benefits to hundreds of millions of users at lower cost than commonly assumed. Democratization through accessible open-source models enables entrepreneurs without Silicon Valley scale to innovate. Creators and publishers can assert control and demand fair value when their work trains generative models. Clear regulation and oversight protect users and create incentives for companies to compete on safe, positive user experiences.
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