Part 12/16:
The existential risks associated with AI are examined critically. Could AI be weaponized by authoritarian regimes? Or could it lead to dystopian control through invasive surveillance and predictive policing? A "dark forest" scenario is discussed: advanced civilizations might stay silent or even destroy potential threats to avoid being attacked.
Some experts advocate for global cooperation and regulation, possibly through an international AI oversight body, to prevent misuse. Yet, centralization of control might itself pose risks—monopolistic power, tyranny, or abuse by rogue states.
There’s acknowledgment that many risks are intertwined—militarization, misuse, and loss of human autonomy—thus requiring a holistic governance approach that balances innovation with safety.