An important limitation on how quickly AI takes over physical world systems is that even though superintelligences can optimize designs and plan systems, actual physical implementation still requires resources, supply chains, land, zoning permissions, and regulatory compliance that are controlled by humans and governments.
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“You still need land on which to build the factory. You need supply chains. And all of these things are still in the hands of people like you and me...getting them built would be still be difficult.”
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Robot Plumbers, Robot Armies, and Our Imminent A.I. Future | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat— Interesting Times with Ross DouthatCreated: 8/11/2026, 5:00:36 AM
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