Part 11/13:
The pursuit of AGI isn’t confined to open AI; multiple entities across the tech and research sectors are racing to develop such systems. This competitive landscape raises geopolitical and ethical questions about control. If superintelligent AI falls into the wrong hands—be it corporations or governments—it could dramatically reshape global power structures and democracy.
As AI systems grow more powerful, the importance of international cooperation, regulation, and broad public awareness becomes undeniable. The potential benefits are enormous—transforming healthcare, education, space exploration, and beyond—but so are the risks if this technology is mismanaged.