Part 11/15:
Political and Societal Ramifications
The transition to AI-managed societal functions carries profound implications:
Neoliberal Resistance and Institutional Inertia: The U.S. government and entrenched power structures may resist rapid change due to bureaucratic slowdowns and vested interests.
Decentralized vs. Monolithic AI: Many voices favor distributed, open-source AI systems over centralized black boxes to preserve transparency and resistance to authoritarian drift.
Potential Resistance and Backlash: There exists substantial societal skepticism, misinformation, and ideological resistance—particularly from those fearing loss of agency or economic dislocation.