In today’s fast-paced world, intelligence is the most sought-after asset. From businesses to governments, and from industries to individuals, everyone is striving to enhance intelligence—both human and artificial—to maximize efficiency, innovation, and progress. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has further accelerated this race, promising to revolutionize everything from healthcare to finance, defense to governance. AI is being designed to optimize decision-making, increase productivity, and create futuristic solutions for global challenges. However, amidst this rapid pursuit of intelligence, we must pause and ask: Is intelligence truly serving humanity, or is it being used to further the ambitions of a select few? While AI and technological advancements offer remarkable potential, they are also deepening inequalities, reinforcing economic and political hierarchies, and shifting power toward industries and nations that prioritize control over collective well-being. Instead ...