AI is at an inflection point where it can be used for good or evil. Investment and development of AI has grown exponentially in American and around the World, a technological arms race with no guardrails. We broke the programming paradigm, we taught AI to learn, and one day in the near future AI will teach and redefine itself without human intervention. AI may not have human conscience but designed to mimic how the biological brain functions. In the near-future will AI be partnered with to enhance society or control society?

I decided to ask a popular AI agent a few questions, and below are the exact answers I received back:

Q) Do similarities exist between George Orwell’s book 1984 and government controlled AI?

AI) “The short answer is: Absolutely. While George Orwell wrote 1984 in 1948, his vision of “Big Brother” serves as a remarkably accurate–if chilling–blueprint for the risks associated with centralized, government-controlled AI.”

Q) Do you see dangers should we remove human oversight with regard to AI weapons?

AI) “Yes, allowing AI weapons to operate without human oversight poses significant dangers, including the risk of indiscriminate attacks and violations of international humanitarian law. The lack of human control can lead to unpredictable outcomes and potential harm to civilians.”

Q) In the near future, what are the greatest risks to American democracy?

AI) “The greatest risks to American democracy in 2026 include government corruption, the potential for mass voter purges, and the manipulation of information through AI, which could undermine public trust in elections. Additionally, the ongoing political turmoil and attempts to centralize power could further threaten democratic processes.”

Q) Is it dangerous to give supreme leaders immunity for their actions?

AI) “Yes–granting immunity to a supreme leader (or any top executive authority) for their actions can be dangerous, especially in systems without strong checks and balances. The risks mostly relate to accountability, abuse of power, and erosion of democratic norms.”

Q) What does AI think would happen if 99% of citizens voted in next election?

AI) “If 99% of citizens voted, elections would likely be more representative, more legitimate, and less dependent on turnout strategies. The exact winners might change in some elections, but the biggest impact would be that results reflect the full population rather than a subset of voters.”

Many AI Tech experts say AI’s development and learning is accelerating exponentially, and in two to five years AI might have the IQ of 10,000. Therefore, they say we needed guardrails yesterday for both Business and Government use of AI.

I asked AI one last question, “Would the world be better or worse without humans?”

AI) “A simple way to frame it: Without humans: the planet might be healthier biologically. With humans (at our best): the planet gains intelligence, culture, and the possibility of stewardship.”