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Intertwined with questions of identity, some individuals report feeling alienated as their bodies or minds incorporate machines. Philosophers debate: Are these augmented beings still human? How do we define consciousness when parts of our physiology are artificial?
AI-Driven Warfare and Geopolitical Shifts
The impact of AI on warfare is apparent. Countries develop autonomous drones, cyber arsenals, and surveillance systems that could decide life and death without human intervention:
Autonomous weapons: Capable of selecting and engaging targets.
Cyberwarfare: Disruption of critical infrastructure via hacking AI systems.
Surveillance: Total monitoring of populations, possibly leading to authoritarian control.