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James48

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1. We have about two years.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 09:56 PM

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Maybe three, if we are lucky, before there is a major incident where automatic robots begin killing humans in large numbers.

It’s no longer science fiction. It’s about to become self-aware. Once you have robots building and programming robots, it’s going to be over for humans.

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We have about two years. James48 Saturday #1

You think AGI is that close? Polybius Yesterday #6

Damn the Pentagon is seriously stupid Miguelito Loveless Saturday #2

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use their tools for "all lawful purposes," plus a few which aren't groundloop Saturday #4

All lawful purposes is pretty much anything for the military. Renew Deal Saturday #5