AI and Authoritarian Control

This chapter examines the risks associated with AI technologies that could empower individuals or groups to consolidate power illegitimately, drawing parallels with dictatorship scenarios. It discusses the dangers of AI-enabled coups, the implications of loyalty in military AI, and strategies for mitigating these risks through distributed power and robust frameworks. The conversation highlights the urgent need for oversight and guidelines to prevent the misuse of AI in undermining democratic values.