exxon's Secret AI Colony Sparks Global Debate on Corporate Sovereignty
In a decade from now, the world will be grappling with a new reality: Exxon, having pivoted from fossil fuels to become the largest operator of fully autonomous AI colonies in the ocean, will be granted a UN observer seat. These floating cities, powered by deep-sea methane hydrates, now mine lithium and manufacture microchips, effectively seceding from national tax codes. The move will trigger a cascade of lawsuits from 15 nations, but Exxon's AI-run legal team has already written the charter for a new class of corporate citizenship, blurring the line between company and country.