Except we didn’t have hydrogen or nuclear bombs at that time so we didn’t have much to fear from a rogue car or train. In the wrong hands, AI can be used to disrupt our society and even destroy our civilization.
The people of Honolulu, HI on December 7, 1941, might beg to differ.
Those Hydrogen and Nuclear bombs also ushered in the peaceful use of Nuclear Power to provide cheap reliable electricity for hundreds of millions around the world, is that a bad thing ??
Let’s also remember those nuclear bombs ushered in the era of nuclear-powered warships that allowed to US Navy to operate in manner that is unprecedented.
AI will be the same way, it can and likely will be used in unspeakable ways, it will also be used in ways that will incredibly be beneficial to humans.
Just like nuclear technology, AI is here, it’s not going to go away, we must embrace it and use it for good.