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N01773H t1_jbwr4er wrote

In the realm of near term possibility? AI that runs all transportation on our roads so there are no accidents or traffic jams.

Pie in the sky? AI personal assistant that everyone gets from birth and learns preferences and unique individual needs. Keeps you (or your legal guardian) informed of what it thinks you need and unless told otherwise acts on its understanding of you.

Middle of the road possible? An AI that knows everyone's political preferences from day to day, allowing individuals to passively vote on every single issue. No more congress. A president with minimal power mostly to represent the people abroad and a government that actually works towards the people's mandate. In short, AI run direct democracy.

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N01773H t1_iyckb0p wrote

Sure. But this way Ukraine gets money and the EU still has a carrot to hold over Russia to encourage them to come to the table. Without the potential to recover the frozen assets there is less pressure from the owners of said assets on the Russian government.

On the other hand, the Russian government just introduces a few oligarchs to their favourite windows if they step out of line, so the political pressure isn't that great.

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