Artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously fascinating and scary. We’ve all seen movies of rogue robots driving humanity to despair till someone finds a way to render them powerless. But we need to understand the term “AI takeover” before attempting to answer the above question.

What is an AI takeover?

The term refers to an imaginary situation in which artificial intelligence becomes a dominant force on Earth and establishes control over the human race. For example, AI may take over the work of all employees, resulting in a robot rebellion against humans.

Big names in science and technology, including Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking, have expressed their concerns about a possible AI takeover in the future. They have spoken about the importance of researching AI safety measures to make sure that any super-intelligent robots or computer programs that may be developed in the future remain fully under the control of their creators.

But are we really…