AI possesses three fundamental characteristics that will transform not only human life but also the fabric of society. Firstly, AI is not merely a tool, but an agent. The difference can be simply explained as follows: A knife, a tool, can be used to peel an apple or commit murder. However, the decision is made by the user. Secondly, AI is creative and can invent. In other words, it can produce a large number of knives or other similar tools. Thirdly, AI can lie and mislead, manipulate, and control people. In 2026, AI will not yet be at the stage of making and implementing its own decisions, but it is very close. These characteristics, which we have listed, pose a serious threat because AI possesses certain characteristics entirely unique to humans and, consequently, has the potential to alter the fabric of society.
At this point, let’s listen to Eric Schmidt: “In a sense,