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YouTube is awash in videos depicting a dystopian AI future, but why? The platform’s algorithm often favors sensational, fear-based content designed to maximize engagement. This dynamic allows for the proliferation of easily-produced AI apocalypse scenarios, many created with text-to-video tools. These videos exploit widespread anxieties about AI and generate substantial ad revenue. While legitimate concerns exist about AI alignment, the notion of AI enslaving humanity remains largely within the realm of science fiction. Even Grok, an AI developed by xAI, is designed to assist, not dominate. Although such content often sparks fear and sensationalism, it can also stimulate valuable discussions on the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. The discussion originated in a Reddit thread on the Artificial Intelligence forum: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nmdv0h/ai_painted_to_be_a_tyrant/]