Comment by S. Yash Kalash

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more human-like in conversation and more autonomous in operation, the question of machine consciousness is gaining practical relevance. [...] Although the possibility should not be dismissed entirely, conscious...

If societies act deliberately, building inclusive frameworks and sharing benefits widely, AGI could underpin the most prosperous era in human history. If not, it may amplify inequality, destabilize democracies and concentrate power beyond public cont...

If firms own the AGI systems that automate most economic activity, they may provide stipends, dividends or services to users, effectively becoming private welfare institutions.