There are a lot of scientists working on AI internationally that believe our next big evolutionary step forward will be self induced.
Gentleman, say hello to Cro-magnon man.
Actually to be honest I just got done reading the hot zone. I'm of the camp that a pandemic will set us back a good 1/4 of the species before to long.
Whether it's some breed of Marburg or Avian.
I will admit, this thing with a couple automated gun turrets on it scares me, but until it can resupply it's own ammo/electricity I'm not all that concerned.