In The Lord of the Rings, there is a recurring idea that attempts to use the One Ring for good would become twisted, and ultimately serve evil. Here the narrative is that the Ring itself would exert influence, and being an object of evil, that would further evil.
I wouldn’t take this narrative too literally. I think powerful AI could be used to do a tremendous amount of good, and there is nothing inherent in the technology which will make its applications evil.
Yes to the final conclusion, but otherwise...I think the narrative fits more literally. The Ring is not an AGI or ASI. It is a reflection Sauron’s will and intelligence, and he has some very pronounced and specific blind spots. Nevertheless, even with that, the Ring is stronger and smarter than you, and doesn’t want what you want. If you think you can use it, you’re wrong. It’s using you, whether you can see how or not.
Yes to the final conclusion, but otherwise...I think the narrative fits more literally. The Ring is not an AGI or ASI. It is a reflection Sauron’s will and intelligence, and he has some very pronounced and specific blind spots. Nevertheless, even with that, the Ring is stronger and smarter than you, and doesn’t want what you want. If you think you can use it, you’re wrong. It’s using you, whether you can see how or not.