True, maybe some of these researchers were encouraged by the misuse for profits. At the same time, the breakthroughs didn't depend on a single genius insight by

True, maybe some of these researchers were encouraged by the misuse for profits. At the same time, the breakthroughs didn't depend on a single genius insight by a couple of reseachers, a Manhattan-type project or a tablet from aliens. The results can be considered inevitable in the sense that reflects very capable people incrementally advancing the status quo as part of their research jobs. We need to build the necessary frameworks for dealing with this, and other advancements, because they will come irrespective of our wishes.