In the modern age of rapid technological advancements, it’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) has become the hot topic around every dinner table, tech forum, and television segment. Even President Trump, never shy to voice his opinions, has thrown his hat into the ring, urging the nation to embrace AI, declaring that fears of a robotic takeover are unfounded and calling those who warn against AI doomers and gloomers. President Trump’s entrance into the tech forum starring Nvidia’s CEO was not only a spectacle but also a clear message: AI isn’t the villain here, folks; it’s the hero we’ve all been waiting for.

Let’s be real for a moment. In a world where Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, two political figures who make oil and water look like long-lost siblings, agree on something—like AI being a potential threat—you’ve got to wonder if we’re all living in some sort of bizarre television drama. Their collective doom-mongering stands in stark contrast to Trump’s optimistic vision of data centers creating wealth and prosperity for states, akin to the oil booms of yesteryears.

Opponents to AI liken it to nuclear weapons, rogue and untamed. They paint a picture of AI as an unstoppable force that’ll soon start writing its own apocalyptic headlines. Technology juggernauts, once upon a time in the hands of adventurers like railroad tycoons and oil barons, now find themselves personified by so-called “nerds” who, instead of building empires visible to the eye, create empires of the mind—electric and unseen. Perhaps this nerd revolution is why some are uncomfortable. After all, it’s easier to trust a tool when it looks like something you can grasp.

In the current conservative rhetoric, there’s an underlying concern that AI regulation will lead to a fusion between AI companies and the Democratic Party, hinting at an era where AI regulations become the new political currency. The fear is that Democrats would become the puppet masters of AI development, the way Republicans have historically been allied with big oil. It’s a narrative reminiscent of dystopian novels where government and tech giants collude, creating a monopoly that might end up controlling prices and dimming competitors’ prospects in the tech race.

At the end of the day, the skepticism surrounding AI is understandable but sometimes blown out of proportion. As one might humorously say, if appliances like blenders don’t get up and start plotting world domination, neither will AI without significant, intentional programming and power. AI is still, at its core, a tool—albeit a sleek and sophisticated one. So, before we arm ourselves with torches and pitchforks against this “Frankenstein’s monster” of technology, maybe we ought to remember that every grand invention, from the printing press to the car, was once feared and eventually embraced. Let’s not unplug this innovation just yet.