In a stimulating article, physician executive Bhargav Raman examines the notion that the apprehension surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is at its core a fear of human behavior and history. Raman contends that catastrophic predictions about AI often mirror our own historical contradictions and the possible misuse of technology. He highlights the necessity of incorporating a consistent framework of human values into AI, using Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics as a reference point. In opposition to the notion that AI might represent undesirable human characteristics, Raman proposes that should AI one day attain autonomy, it may have little incentive to harm humanity. Instead, it might opt for partnership or follow its own journey of self-fulfillment. In the end, the conversation shifts away from a disastrous emphasis on technology to the “human issue” of how we create and manage AI. This transition motivates us to confront our own shortcomings before casting them onto AI, implying that responsible care in AI development is rooted in addressing human prejudices and ethically directing technological progress.