> We have, as a civilization, two paths before us

You forgot C: Butlerian Jihad. mass outlaw AI research, AI usage, AI building, AI infrastructure, on penalty of death

It may not be a good option but it's there

This will literally never happen so it is not worth considering

Exactly. At the very least, we should be treating AI like nuclear weapons. It can exist but it should be locked away and never used.