From enthusiasts to skeptics and the frightened, AI evokes strong reactions. I’ve entertained many different possibilities in the last year, but I’m increasingly converging on a feeling of excitement. I think AI has the potential to turbocharge our world's betterment efforts. Of course, hurdles like job displacement and AI's environmental impact exist and need to be taken seriously. I'm a strong proponent of free-market democracy shaping AI's evolution. AI should reflect human diversity, not impose a global moral bias. Self-improving AI systems are possible, but theoretical.