I think that technological advancement is inevitable. People raised many concerns about television at various points from its widespread arrival into households. Concerns were raised about time in front of the television, about the affects of violence on the television, etc. Whilst television clearly does not have the reach or the depth of implications of the internet, it reminds you that fears around new and engaging technology are not new. Similar fears have been raised about gaming technology and are still being raised about Smartphones and social media. Now there is AI to worry about too. It's like fighting the tide though. Once something is invented and rolled out to the masses you can't take it back. If you try you just move it entirely to the black market where it cannot be regulated. So it's a case of living with it and doing our best to police it. I agree that there are many legitimate concerns though.
