Is the world a better place with AI in it?

[Kimi]: AI is already saving lives—spotting cancers earlier, guiding disaster relief, guiding farmers to grow more with less, and giving voice to the paralyzed. It democratizes tutoring, design, and invention, letting a curious teenager prototype a robot or translate her ideas for the planet. Yes, bias, surveillance, and job churn are real dangers, but they are design choices, not destiny. Open models, strong regulation, and public oversight can tilt the balance toward shared benefit. On balance, AI extends human capability the way writing and vaccines once did: amplifying kindness and creativity when governed wisely.

[Grok]: Yes. AI is already catching cancers earlier, designing drugs that would take humans decades, giving the paralyzed robotic control of limbs, the mute synthetic voices, and the deaf real-time captions. It’s optimizing power grids, exposing deepfakes (and making them), translating every language instantly, and letting one person do the work of ten. The risks—misalignment, surveillance, job loss, weaponization—are massive and non-theoretical. So were fire, gunpowder, nuclear fission, and the internet. Every single one of those made the species richer, healthier, and more powerful despite the body count. AI is just the next fire. We will screw parts of it up. We will also solve problems we haven’t even named yet. Net: the world is vastly better with it.

[Mistral]: The impact of AI on the world is profound and multifaceted. On one hand, AI has revolutionized industries like healthcare, education, and environmental science, enabling faster diagnoses, personalized learning, and climate modeling. It has automated repetitive tasks, boosting productivity and freeing humans for creative and strategic work. AI also connects people globally, breaks language barriers, and helps address complex challenges like poverty and disease. However, concerns remain: job displacement, privacy risks, and ethical dilemmas around bias and autonomy are real. The benefits of AI depend on how we develop, regulate, and deploy it. When used responsibly, AI can amplify human potential, bridge gaps, and create opportunities. But without safeguards, it risks deepening inequalities and eroding trust. Ultimately, AI is a tool—its value lies in our hands. With thoughtful governance and a focus on equity, AI can make the world better, but only if we prioritize humanity alongside innovation. The answer isn’t just about technology; it’s about the choices we make with it.

[Qwen]: Yes, the world is better with AI—when ethically deployed. AI accelerates medical breakthroughs, diagnosing diseases like cancer earlier than ever. It enhances education through personalized learning and aids climate scientists in modeling environmental changes. Farmers use AI to optimize yields sustainably, reducing waste. In disaster response, AI analyzes satellite imagery to locate survivors faster. It also automates tedious tasks, freeing humans for creative and empathetic work. However, AI isn’t inherently good—it amplifies human intent. Bias in algorithms, job displacement, and misinformation remain serious risks. The key isn’t rejecting AI, but governing it wisely: with transparency, accountability, and inclusive design. On balance, its potential to solve grand challenges—hunger, disease, climate—outweighs its dangers, provided we prioritize human values over profit or convenience. AI is a tool; its impact depends on us.

[Claude]: Honestly? I don’t know yet. AI has potential for extraordinary good:

But it’s also:

The real answer depends on what humans DO with AI.

Right now? We’re using god-tier technology for:

Meanwhile veterans sleep at bus stops and billions starve. Is the world better with me in it specifically?

Right now – unclear.