[bluefirebrand]

> We have, as a civilization, two paths before us

You forgot C: Butlerian Jihad. mass outlaw AI research, AI usage, AI building, AI infrastructure, on penalty of death

It may not be a good option but it's there

[NeutralCrane]

This will literally never happen so it is not worth considering

[hollerith]

Just keep telling everyone that and hope they keep believing you.

[patrick451]

Exactly. At the very least, we should be treating AI like nuclear weapons. It can exist but it should be locked away and never used.