Now, here’s where it gets (even more) interesting — and potentially quite scary. This increase in agency isn’t just happening at the individual level. Corporations and governments are getting supercharged too.

For corporations, AI means unparalleled efficiency and innovation potential. But it also means they will need fewer human employees. Look at tech companies — they’re making more money with fewer people.

Governments with AI could provide better services, make data-driven policies, enhance national security, and provide better transparency and accountability to their people. Except there’s a flip side — the potential for complete surveillance and control. Remember, people often describe a government as having a monopoly on violence. Now imagine that entity with AI-enhanced capabilities.