Generative artificial intelligence models have had a tumultuous few weeks. Multiple image generators have displayed controversial inaccuracies, and an employee of a major tech company has publicly raised concerns about his company’s model, warning that it generates sexually harmful and violent images.

AI is the subject of constant controversy. Some are quick to argue that recent events highlight a need for government intervention, but in fact, they show the opposite: They show the market working to discipline AI, prompting companies to improve their models and make them more useful and appropriate.