Why would AI destroy humanity?
Why would AI destroy humanity? January 10, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Forecasting, Innovation, Question a Day, Uncertainty Question a Day From Sticks and Stones to AI: Will We Weaponize Intelligence? Humanity has always been brilliantly resourceful and frighteningly predictable. From the moment we turned a stick into a spear, we’ve shown a knack for finding the sharp edge of every tool. But it’s not all about destruction. Those same tools also built shelters, warmed hearts, and shaped civilizations. Now, with AI—the most powerful tool we’ve ever created—the stakes are infinitely higher. So, the burning question is: What will we do with AI? Will we use it to cure diseases or wage wars? Let’s dig into the possibilities (and strategies to avoid an AI arms race). The Human Habit of Weaponizing Tools A Pattern Etched in Stone (and Silicon) From the dawn of humanity: Rocks: Became projectiles—but also ground grains into flour, helping sustain early communiti...