I think LLMs are accelerating us toward a Dune-like universe, where humans come before AI.
You might think this is science fiction, but the companies that brought you LLMs had the goal to pursue AGI and all its consequences. They failed today, but that has always been the end game.
(EDIT: Thanks sparky_z for the correction of my spelling!)
Given two factions at war, one of which is using AI/machines and the other is not and wants to destroy them, my bet is on the side using AI/machines.