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by fn-mote 1 hour ago
I am failing to square this techno-utopia with the rising hate and authoritarianism worldwide.

It seems far more likely that AI will be working in the service of a government to oppress change and violate any human rights that are standing in the way.

Keep what’s happening today in your mind as you consider the future.

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I agree completely.

I don't describe utopia, but change, and stoic (but real) appreciation for the big picture beyond myself.

But AI in an unethical society is suicide for humanity.

As you note, it does not look good. The trend is power concentrating, to people who will only look out for themselves, in systems that are getting weaker.

We all need to put more steam into the pushback against corruption. And help others realize the threat is real.

99.99...9% of humanity has a common interest, if they can recognize it.

Anyone who works in "red teaming" or has experience breaking AI systems will be able to easily disable these tools in the service of oppressive regimes, or even figure out how to "fight fire with fire."