“Children should be allowed to involve themselves in making our own AI because it is their future. And the other thing is, Buddha very clearly stated that even a Seven -year-old child can achieve the greatest level of intelligence and become a ‘Maha Rahath.’ However, if there is a middleman—such as AI—it marks the end of true intelligence and, ultimately, freedom.”- Attorney-at-Law. Krishantha Nissanka.

The quote by Krishantha Nissanka offers a contemplative view on AI’s role in society, advocating for children’s participation in AI development while warning against its potential to hinder genuine intelligence and freedom. It acknowledges the innate potential for wisdom in children, as per Buddha’s teachings, but cautions that AI might disrupt their natural intellectual growth, advocating for a mindful AI integration that enhances rather than limits human potential.

The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” — Buddha

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