Comment by zestyping

I don't think the same of them because they are not the same thing. Can you not see that the potential for harm is far greater? You can't simply ignore the potential uses of the technology you create. You have the choice to design your technology so it retains its usefulness while limiting the harm; have you given any time to thinking about how you could do that?

The alien is a diversion from the concern; I'm talking about realistic human avatars. Let's stay focused on that.

Let me suggest a worthwhile exercise. Just take ten minutes. What are some of the ways that realistic human avatars would make deception more effective or more scalable than previously possible?

Come up with three scenarios, and let's talk about them, honestly and thoughtfully.