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The events underscore a vital lesson: no single group or organization should bear responsibility for the development of AGI alone. The notion that a small, elite clique can handle the immense complexities and safety concerns of superintelligent AI is flawed and shortsighted. This “vanity” view—believing only a select few could or should oversee such transformative technology—risks dangerous monopolization and oversight.
Instead, fostering democratic input—from governments, academia, civil society, and the broader public—is essential. Building consensus through open discourse and transparent policymaking is preferable to secretive, closed-door development. This approach echoes ancient democratic practices like those of Athens, where public debate helped guide critical decisions.