Those who step up get to set the course of humanity. There is a lack of high quality political leadership and Moloch is the primary deity in the temples of capitalism.

You could argue something similar happened with cars, which continue to shape American culture and development.

I think AI tools have the chance to help make the world a much better place, but it all depends on how it's handled and implemented.

Personally, I don't trust any single group or person with the full power of AI, so I'm hoping open source models regulate any potential power imbalances.