  Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly changing many areas of
society. While there is tremendous potential in this transition, there are
several pitfalls as well. Using the history of computing and the world-wide web
as a guide, in this article we identify those pitfalls and actions that lead AI
development to its full potential. If done right, AI will be instrumental in
achieving the goals we set for economy, society, and the world in general.
