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Conclusion: Recognizing Limits in AI Progress
The narrative surrounding AI is not about predicting a future dominated by malevolent machines, but rather about acknowledging the gradual proliferation of complex technologies that could outpace our understanding or control. The analogy of the campfire highlights the dichotomy of AI's growth; while it is manageable in small doses, the potential for larger, uncontained disasters looms as more campfires are ignited.