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Could the unchecked development of artificial intelligence be paving the way for a new era of economic and social hierarchy? A growing debate, sparked by a recent Reddit discussion, questions whether the concentration of AI power and resources in the hands of a select few companies and individuals risks recreating a form of digital feudalism. This potential future sees a small elite controlling access to AI’s benefits, while the majority face increased dependence and limited opportunities. The original discussion can be found on Reddit. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1osghri/the_ai_race_to_reboot_feudalism/]