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The Profound Impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Urgent Need for Governance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative general purpose technology that promises to drastically alter virtually every facet of human life—be it society, the economy, politics, or military affairs. As AI continues to develop at an unprecedented pace, the key issue is no longer whether AI will develop consciousness or seek domination; rather, it is whether AI will become powerful enough to generate wealth and bring about meaningful societal change. The consensus among experts suggests that AI is likely to achieve both, making the governance of this technology the most crucial challenge facing humanity today and in the decades to come.