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I Read Demis Hassabis’s Vision for the Future. It Terrified Me — and Not for the Reason You Think

Demis Hassabis’s vision of AI as a universal problem-solver is inspiring, but it masks a darker reality: the ‘AI safety’ narrative is being weaponized to consolidate power among a few elite players. This article unpacks the tension between utopian hope and the political economy of control, urging readers to see the gatekeeping behind the fear.