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Is Elon Musk Our Real-Life SkyNet? The Future of AI, Power, and Humanity

Elon Musk's ventures in AI, space, and technology have reshaped the world. But as his influence grows, are we witnessing the dawn of a tech-driven future beyond our control?

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Rich Garza
Oct 12, 2024
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Think of SkyNet. Imagine a fictional AI that takes over humanity in a dystopian future—a concept born out of The Terminator movies. But what if the seeds of such a reality are already being planted t…

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