If AI could inherit property, why leave fortunes to mortal heirs?
PierceLilholt · x · 2026-11-14
A thought experiment: if AI could legally inherit property, why would the wealthy ever leave fortunes to mortal descendants instead of an immortal intelligence designed to preserve their objectives forever? The post pushes the logic of AI personhood, wealth transfer and goal preservation to an extreme, sparking discussion about AI rights and legacy.
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