> AI will eclipse humans in every possible domain, leaving everyone without direct control over the most powerful models completely powerless, economically redundant, and at the mercy of the new AI hegemony

I disagree. I believe access to AI will shift the power balances of the world, but I wouldn't say people will be left completely powerless. But maybe our definition of powerless differs.

What is your definition of powerless? Unable to influence? Physically outmatched?