Telling AI to not replicate itself is like telling teenagers to just not have sex

Do humans have the capacity for safe AI? Our history shows innovation and technology advancements are replete with unintended consequences. Who knew that widespread social-media adoption would lead to disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining liberal democracy, when it was originally thought it would increase civic engagement? After all, AI not only enables the development of autonomous vehicles, but also autonomous weapons. Who wants to contemplate a possible future where self-aware AI becomes catatonically depressed while in possession of nuclear launch codes?