No, AI Isn't Plotting Humanity's Downfall on Moltbook
Reason Magazine • 2/2/2026
Summary
Viral posts on a robot Reddit have claimed that AI chatbots are plotting humanity's downfall. However, these claims have not held up under scrutiny.
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