What I don't see being asked is "so what?" Why would trade be important in this relationship? I'd much more expect them to see us and treat us as we treat our a

What I don't see being asked is "so what?" Why would trade be important in this relationship? I'd much more expect them to see us and treat us as we treat our aged parents -- not very useful, but we still care for and protect them. As for the question of should we stop AI research before this happens -- only if the world would have been a better place if insects could have stopped mammals from developing.