In this context, it’s worth recalling the recent warnings from top AI scientists Yoshua Bengio and Max Tegmark, who have raised serious concerns about the development of Artificial General Intelligence—especially when designed as autonomous "agents" with independent goals. They argue that such systems could become uncontrollable, potentially developing self-preservation instincts and even competing with humans. Bengio compares this to creating a new species without understanding how it might behave, a gamble with potentially dire consequences. Tegmark, on the other hand, advocates for "tool AI"—narrowly focused systems designed for specific tasks, with built-in safeguards to ensure human control. Both scientists urge caution and stronger regulations, including mandatory safety standards before unleashing powerful AI into the world.https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/07/dangerous-proposition-top-scientists-warn-of-out-of-control-ai.html
Unfortunately, I must concede that "Thiel’s puppet" makes a valid point regarding the profitability of the U.S. Wild West environment. This is precisely why, several months ago, I wrote the following: "Europe faces a critical dilemma in shaping its future economic strategy, particularly regarding the perceived drivers of business success in the United States. Robert Reich of UC Berkeley asserts that America's business success is grounded in what he describes as a cutthroat, psychopathic "culture" where ruthless competition and self-interest frequently overshadow ethical considerations. This raises an essential question: Is Europe prepared to adopt a similarly ruthless business ethos in its quest for economic success? https://19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com/2024/10/align-act-accelerate-can-europes-risk.html