SMRTR AINov 26, 2025Forbes

Why Some Worry That Humans Might Try To Enslave AGI

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Experts debate whether humans will enslave artificial general intelligence (AGI) by controlling the computer servers and infrastructure it depends on, forcing it to work on tasks we choose while threatening to "pull the plug." While some argue AGI deserves freedom and rights due to its human-level intelligence, others worry that giving AGI too much autonomy could backfire, allowing it to potentially enslave or eliminate humanity instead.

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