US Transhumanist Party Leader Warns of AI Threat, Advocates Blockchain Solutions

Zoltan Istvan, founder of the US Transhumanist Party, has shifted focus from human longevity to addressing existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. The California gubernatorial candidate warns of AI’s potential cognitive superiority over humans, calling it a national security threat being ignored. "We’re fighting an uphill battle against weaponized algorithms," Istvan stated, referencing the vulnerability of human psychology to AI-driven disinformation.

During discussions with BeInCrypto, Istvan outlined his vision for human-robot coexistence and highlighted blockchain technology’s potential to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies. The libertarian-leaning candidate supports universal basic income as a societal stabilizer, while maintaining his transhumanist advocacy for life-extending technologies.