The Politics Of Superintelligence | NOEMA

This article explores how the narrative of superintelligence, particularly artificial general intelligence (AGI), has become a dominant discourse in AI development, shaping political and economic agendas. It argues that this narrative serves to distract from current issues caused by AI, such as labor exploitation, surveillance, and environmental harm, while positioning tech executives as indispensable custodians of humanity's future. The article critiques how this discourse is used to justify rapid development and minimal regulation, and calls for a democratic approach to AI governance that prioritizes present social needs over speculative futures.