161 years ago, a New Zealand sheep farmer predicted AI doom
161 years ago, a New Zealand sheep farmer predicted AI doom

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161 years ago, a New Zealand sheep farmer predicted AI doom

Butler's "Darwin among the machines" warned of a future mechanical race that could subjugate humanity.
I haven't looked into it and this isn't exactly related but the naming of the Butlerian Jihad in Dune may make more sense now.
It's, this is exactly what Herbert based it on.