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Harari emphasizes the crucial role of institutions, such as the media, academia, and the judiciary, in upholding truth and maintaining the integrity of democratic processes. He argues that as information technology evolves, these institutions must adapt and develop new mechanisms to identify and counter the spread of misinformation and delusions.
Regulation will be essential in shaping the development of AI to ensure it is used for the benefit of humanity, rather than to manipulate and control. Harari suggests that one key regulation should be to make social media companies liable for the actions of their algorithms, not just the content posted by users.