I like to think of AI-Genesis through the lens of what humanity has already done through domestication. We take something primitive and progressively adapt it t

I like to think of AI-Genesis through the lens of what humanity has already done through domestication. We take something primitive and progressively adapt it to serve a greater utility. I think working dogs are the most interesting example of this. We've taken a species, the wolf, and made it smarter while also making it want to do work, learn tricks, and follow orders. Of course, you still need to train the animal for optimal results but even breeds like collies know how to herd instinctively. Anyways. Let's assume the best and brightest dog breeders endeavor to make German Shepherds as intelligent as they possibly can. Would the same ethical debates about what constitutes a 'mind' come into play? What would happen if the dogs became smart enough to make their own mating decisions? Would we be worried about them turning on us once they get close to human level intellect? Would it be immoral to make these dogs work? Or, would not letting them work be considered immoral? This is just food for thought. But I suspect AI's capabilities will grow much in the same way other domesticated species have grown into the specialized roles we've crafted for them.