The article lays out a scenario where AI reshapes society, leading to a stark divide between the wealthy elite and the masses. As AI automates jobs, the profits increasingly flow to capital holders, widening the wealth gap. With the decline in income for the general population, governments might shift their tax structures away from income tax and instead tax corporate profits. This shift could empower the rich to retreat into isolated enclaves, relying on AI-driven security to protect their wealth and status. In this environment, the majority could become disempowered. As their economic contributions diminish, the government's attention to their needs could wane. The possibility of rebellion would be hampered by advanced AI security systems. The masses might receive a minimal universal basic income (UBI) to maintain a facade of social responsibility, but significant social mobility would cease to exist. The article refers to this trend as "gradual disempowerment" or the "intelligence curse," where the elite control AI and, by extension, the economy. The author believes this scenario, while probable, isn't inevitable. They argue for the need to democratize access to AI through open-source initiatives, despite the challenge posed by the inherent advantages of larger models. Stopping AI development altogether seems unlikely due to human curiosity and ambition. The piece invites readers to reflect on the plausibility of this future and consider ways to prevent such a power shift.