Peter Diamandis: AI won't make humans useless — losing independent thought is the real risk
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-10-19
Peter Diamandis argues the real danger isn't AI making humans useless, but millions becoming so dependent on it that they stop thinking critically, questioning answers, and making their own decisions. AI, he says, should amplify human intelligence — an extension of you, not a replacement for independent thought.
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