AI is already taking over humanity. The news you read, the products you buy, the advice you take, the friends you meet are all partially or fully supported by m

AI is already taking over humanity. The news you read, the products you buy, the advice you take, the friends you meet are all partially or fully supported by machine-learned algorithms. Personally, I do not doubt AI-based methods are changing our language, our communication patterns and our transport infrastructure. The problem with the statement "AI will take over humanity" is actually in: - What exactly is AI? There are many definitions. Most researchers adopt the weakest forms, whereas the general public adopts the strongest form. - What exactly is 'take-over'? Does this mean: in control? Like a dictator is in control over a country? Or: adopting us as slaves? As a gradual change, when does it 'take-over'? At 50%? Does this need to be a conscious action by an AI actor, or would an evolutionary transition suffice? - What exactly is humanity? I would go for the definition: "the quality or state of being human", but most people probably read in it: "the human race". In the former case, technology is a part of the quality of being human. In Heideggerian fashion, we become the technology and the technology becomes us. Technology, and AI as part of it, has been taking over humanity since we started permanently adjusting our environments.