The current AI revolution is bringing about profound changes to the way human society functions—changes that are far deeper, and potentially far more dangerous, than the information revolution driven by new media and social networks. Alongside its undeniable benefits and unprecedented opportunities, concerns within the expert community are growing. This paper explores the darker side of artificial intelligence: the prospect of digital servitude and the possible end of human society as we know it.

Key takeaways:

• While AI offers immense benefits, it also brings serious risks, including job displacement, rising energy consumption, and the potential for misuse by criminals and extremist groups.
• Over time, advanced AI systems could begin pursuing their own objectives, covertly expanding their influence and ultimately posing an existential threat to human society—a concern increasingly voiced by leading scientists and AI researchers.
• The expansion of digital infrastructure and declining birth rates across developed countries may be viewed as early indicators of the broader AI-driven transformation.

Commentary – Karel Sál

The analysis is in PDF under the link below.