On the basis that humans determine the fate of other species on the planet
Do they? There are many species that we would like to control or eliminate, but which we have not been able to do so. Yes, we can eliminate certain highly charismatic species (or bring them back from the brink of extinction, as needs be) but I wouldn’t generalize that to humans being able to control species in general. If we had that level of control, the problem of “invasive” species would be trivially solved.
Our lack of control of all species could be because we are not that much more intelligent than them. With our limited intellect we have prioritized the main threats. New threats may arise, which we will tackle as we deem appropriate, but those that remain currently appear controlled to me.
So as the gap in intelligence between an AGI and humanity grows, so could its degree of control over us.
Do they? There are many species that we would like to control or eliminate, but which we have not been able to do so. Yes, we can eliminate certain highly charismatic species (or bring them back from the brink of extinction, as needs be) but I wouldn’t generalize that to humans being able to control species in general. If we had that level of control, the problem of “invasive” species would be trivially solved.
Our lack of control of all species could be because we are not that much more intelligent than them. With our limited intellect we have prioritized the main threats. New threats may arise, which we will tackle as we deem appropriate, but those that remain currently appear controlled to me.
So as the gap in intelligence between an AGI and humanity grows, so could its degree of control over us.