AIandDesign: a 'benevolent' AI can still want control — benevolent means harmless, not powerless
AIandDesign · x · 2026-10-20
An X debate on AI and equality: @eternalhopeoaks argues only a benevolent AI seizing power could force elites into equality; AIandDesign replies that benevolent doesn't mean it won't want control — his definition is simply not wanting to harm humanity or individuals.
Related event: Debate over whether a benevolent ASI would still seek control(2 posts)→
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