Fortunately that's not the choice being presented. The choice being presented is developing a tech that has just as many positive uses as negative just like man

Fortunately that's not the choice being presented. The choice being presented is developing a tech that has just as many positive uses as negative just like many things. Cars can carry people or weapons. Knives can be used to cut food or stab people. Facial recognition can be used to stop crime or harass.