All dictators and Fascists in the history believe they are benevolent and doing best for the society/World. Fascism seems to be the dominant ideology among SV billionaires today. They want more control, not because they need more money, but because they want to do “good” to everyone in the world. They genuinely believe they can dominate the world using AI. They are playing the World domination game. They act and talk like the commanders of the armies and rulers of the nations. They are after the absolute power so nothing less is enough for them.

He doesn't say "our own control". AI security is a very serious matter. The way it's being discussed right now gives more harm than benefit to understand the problem.

This is because it's discussed in Cold War/WW3 context. This is exactly Dario's mentality in this announcement. And it's understandable since USA is a country actively fighting in constant wars. They even have a Department of War.

This is unlike the rest of the world which have more like a Peace-time mentality. In peace times, trade, collaboration and good relationships are more important than competition or arms race. China seems like playing this game better than US at the moment.

Dario also speculates to take the potential benefits or dangers of AI to the extremes. This is also not very healthy thinking and can be dangerous when combined with war mentality.

He portrays the biggest ever threat of AI as the Chinese Military using the models in their drones. He already sells his models to military customers, US and potentially allies, and they are actively used in the field.

So no objective argumentation here. Just Nationalist political rhetorics and FUD. He’s allowed to do that and he will have an audience. But he won’t be taken seriously outside the US. He appears blindsided.