AI Forces Utilitarian Limits

AI and its long‑term implications make extreme utilitarian trade‑offs (e.g., future‑people vs present people, insect welfare vs human welfare) practically relevant rather than merely philosophical thought experiments. That pushes utilitarianism from an abstract ethical theory into political conflict over concrete policy (regulation, redistribution, safety priorities). — If correct, debates about AI policy and funding will increasingly hinge on moral calculus that many voters find counterintuitive, shaping regulation, public trust, and backlash against both technologists and regulators.