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Musk’s outlook underscores a critical divide: on one side are transhumanists who believe in the inevitable replacement of humans by superintelligent machines, viewing humans as mere biological precursors to a new digital species. On the other hand, humanists seek to preserve human identity, agency, and sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of building resilient, ethical frameworks.
He warns that the rise of AGI and ASI (Artificial Superintelligence) could be exploited by powerful, corrupt regimes and technocratic elites—those who wish to control or wipe out human sovereignty—posing existential risks similar to—or worse than—current geopolitical conflicts.