I agree completely.

I don't describe utopia, but change, and stoic (but real) appreciation for the big picture beyond myself.

But AI in an unethical society is suicide for humanity.

As you note, it does not look good. The trend is power concentrating, to people who will only look out for themselves, in systems that are getting weaker.

We all need to put more steam into the pushback against corruption. And help others realize the threat is real.

99.99...9% of humanity has a common interest, if they can recognize it.