The Economist examines a critical gap in global preparedness: the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence advancement and our inadequate institutional response. The piece argues that humanity is sleepwalking toward an 'intelligence explosion' without the necessary governance frameworks, ethical guardrails, or societal consensus to manage its impact—a gap that will widen unless policymakers, technologists, and the public engage more seriously with these long-term risks.

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