We are aware that AI can be an existential threat to humanity; yet, we’re simultaneously building capabilities (massive amounts of infrastructure, energy capacity + computing power) that would enable that very threat to have significant capabilities.
Summary
The article discusses the irony of building massive AI infrastructure that could empower existential threats to humanity, questioning if such developments are inadvertently creating resources for future adversaries.
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