Part 12/15:
The fundamental challenge is not just building smarter AI but deciding how we manage its integration into society. If left unchecked, ASI could be deployed in military, financial, biotechnological, and surveillance systems with devastating consequences. Once ASI is unleashed, the transition will be rapid, with no global pause or consensus—a technological avalanche set in motion within research labs, boardrooms, and government corridors.
The stakes are high: will we be passive recipients of AI’s power, or will we manage to steer its development toward beneficial ends? The answer lies in the choices made today—what rules are set, how safety is prioritized, and whether we embed human values deeply enough into these systems.