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Commentators voice alarm over AI's rapid advancement and human control

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Two commentators express deep distrust and concern regarding the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence and its potential implications for humanity. John R. Houk reflects on a nostalgic past, contrasting it with the current trend of AI and transhumanist augmentation, which he finds unsettling. Sam Faddis warns of an impending "intelligence explosion" where AI could rapidly evolve beyond human control, likening the scenario to the plot of Terminator 2. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential loss of human control over rapidly advancing AI systems.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces expressing concern about AI and transhumanism, without reporting on new developments or releases.

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Commentators voice alarm over AI's rapid advancement and human control

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    AI vs Humanity – Transhumanist Augmentation John R. Houk, Blog Editor © May 29, 2026 My science fiction immersed childhood and youth ( 1960s -1970s with a smatt

    AI vs Humanity – Transhumanist Augmentation John R. Houk, Blog Editor © May 29, 2026 My science fiction immersed childhood and youth ( 1960s -1970s with a smattering of 1980s Sci-Fi movies ), has moved me into the realm of distrust for all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) and …

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