AI Will Never Gain Consciousness, But Centralized Control Is the Real Threat, Says Polygon Co-Founder
Despite fears of artificial intelligence (AI) evolving into a self-aware entity, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal dismisses the idea that AI could ever develop true consciousness. Instead, he warns that the real danger lies in centralized control over AI, which could lead to mass surveillance and a loss of individual freedoms.
Why AI Won't Become Self-Aware
🧠 Nailwal challenges the notion that consciousness arises from complex chemical reactions, arguing that while AI can process vast amounts of data, it lacks true intent and self-awareness.
🧠 He rejects doomsday predictions that AI could one day overpower humanity, calling such fears unrealistic and scientifically unfounded.
The Real Danger: AI as a Tool for Surveillance
🔍 Rather than fearing rogue AI, Nailwal believes that governments and corporations will exploit AI for mass surveillance.
🔍 Decentralization is the key to preventing AI from being weaponized against individuals, which is why he founded Sentient, an open-source AI initiative.
🔍 His vision? A borderless AI controlled by individuals, ensuring that AI serves humanity rather than powerful institutions.
Experts Agree: Decentralized AI Is Critical
🔴 A report from AI firm Anthropic suggests that AI isn't an immediate existential threat but warns that future advancements could lead to dangerous misuse.
🔴 Cybersecurity expert David Holtzman echoes Nailwal’s concerns, stating that AI poses an immediate risk to privacy, particularly in the hands of governments and large corporations.
🔴 A decentralized AI framework could act as a safeguard against AI being used as a tool for oppression and control.
As AI advances, will decentralization prevent it from becoming a tool for global surveillance, or is humanity headed toward a digital dystopia?
