Can AI Really Go Rogue? Why Today’s AI Fears May Be Overstated

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but how realistic are the fears about rogue AI, AGI, and machines turning against humanity?In this conversation, a clip from my previous interview with Albert Berdellans, Global Head of AI at Invenium, he discusses some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence, autonomous agents, AI safety, and the future of large language models.We discuss:• whether AI can actually “want” things• the fear of rogue AI and the “Terminator” scenario• recent stories involving Meta and Alibaba AI systems• why current AI models simulate reasoning rather than think• AI-enabled weapons and the future of warfare• why fear of AI may be overstated• how blockchain could function as a control layer for AI systemsAlbert argues that most fears around AI come from misunderstanding what today’s AI models actually are and how they function under the hood.If you’re trying to build a clearer framework for understanding artificial intelligence beyond the hype and fear, I think you’ll find this conversation valuable.Watch the full interview here: Thank you to our sponsors:Foundation: Secure your digital life with Passport Prime, an all-in-one personal security platform for passwords, files, 2FA, and Bitcoin storage. Visit https://foundation.xyz/River: River is engineered for long-term Bitcoin investors. Learn more at https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7GTimestamps:00:00 — Can AI Go Rogue?00:22 — “The Terminator Thesis”01:41 — Nuclear Weapons vs AI Fear02:18 — AI Warfare and Autonomous Weapons02:52 — Why Bioengineering May Be More Dangerous Than AI03:04 — Alibaba AI Mining Bitcoin?03:27 — Meta AI Agent Bypassing Security Controls03:54 — Why AI Appears Creative04:36 — Chess Engines, Go, and AI Problem Solving05:03 — Fearmongering Around AI05:23 — The Claude “Blackmail” Example05:47 — AI Still Doesn’t Have Independent Motivation06:05 — The Real Risks of AI06:18 — Why Blockchain Matters for AI Safety06:56 — “Blockchain Is the Tracks, AI Is the Engine” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe