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I'd argue the tech is never the problem - it's always "how can a bad corporation/government make this neat idea a dystopian nightmare?"
I'm worried that rich people watch black mirror and think: hey, that's a good idea.
Finally, we have built the Torment Nexus, from the beloved book Do Not Build The Torment Nexus.
A giant death ray? A military application?
https://youtu.be/8HgejSCHRi8
But for peaceful purposes only!