Ai doesn’t need to kill us when it can just manipulate us instead

AI would look at the environment and see its value

for example : photosynthesis, one of the most efficient processes in existence ONLY happens here. 

the earth is unique and destroying it wouldn’t be smart

we as humans, are also an INCREDIBLE source of training data. our creativity, behavior, and decisions are like gold for AI to learn from 

so no, I don’t think AI would destroy humanity, it actually wouldn’t make logical sense

BUT.

MANIPULATION? That’s a whole different story

manipulation over destruction

AI could potentially manipulate us without needing to wipe us out

it’s actually smarter that way