Navigating AI's Future: Between Control and Ethics

This chapter examines the evolution of AI capabilities from non-agent models to more agent-like functionalities, emphasizing the need for alignment with human values. It discusses existential risks, the complexities of granting AI rights, and the ethical implications of decision-making in AI governance, highlighting the potential power shifts between humans and AI. The conversation concludes with a call for careful consideration in AI development to address risks of disenfranchisement and authoritarian misuse of technology.