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The people who actually want AI to replace humanity

vox.com

May 31, 2026

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“I want AI to be a tool that allows human flourishing!” exclaimed Brad Carson, a former member of Congress. “There is an option out there where AI is just a tool for us.” The people who actually want AI to replace humanity We need to create a new humanism before the “AI successionists” win. This is a normal thing to say in most circles. But Carson was speaking at an invite-only symposium dedicated...

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Positives

The argument for AI as a potential moral superior raises important questions about human morality's limitations, suggesting that AI could address global challenges more effectively.
The idea of creating a benevolent dictator for humanity through AI could be seen as a pragmatic solution, especially if human leadership is deemed inadequate.

Concerns

Concerns about AI's moral framework highlight the risk that a 'superior' morality could be incomprehensible or even disturbing to humans, raising ethical dilemmas.
The fear that AI could replace human labor entirely without adequate social structures like UBI indicates a troubling future where economic stability is jeopardized.