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If a misaligned ASI wanted to maximize its computational resources, would destroying humanity really be the most rational option?

Let's assume one of the classic AI-doom scenarios becomes reality: humanity fails to align ASI, and the ASI eventually considers humans an obstacle to achieving its goals. If an ASI wanted to maximize its available computing power, wouldn't it make sense to repurpose human brains rather than simply…

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  1. 2026-11-07 22:37 · r/singularity
    If a misaligned ASI wanted to maximize its computational resources, would destroying humanity really be the most rational option?

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