Yes - persons with death wishes having arbitrarily powerful consultation is the crux of it.
replyApologies for the bad example. Replace w/ gain of function / whatever else, or just brainstorm with your local model, ect.
If you are going to do something evil, you're going to do it either way. The best (worst) an AI can do is put you ahead by a couple of years. Aum Shin Rikyo didn't need AI. Neither did WIV, if you believe the conspiracy theories.
replyMeanwhile, decelerationism and secrecy cripple the rest of us.