Honestly, I feel that although AI can be dangerous, it scares me even more that us humans, a very dangerous and volatile species, have the power to destroy what is currently our only home with weapons that can kill millions. It is absolutely terrifying that there is currently over 10,000 nuclear weapons, and only a fraction of that could cause an insane amount of damage and cause a worldwide nuclear winter and famine, along with destroying crops and ruin the atmosphere, all of which would lead to global destruction, destabilization, and billions of deaths.
Curiosity is the single most important attribute with which humans are born. More than a simple desire to discover or know things, curiosity is a powerful tool, like a scalpel or a searchlight. Curiosity changes us. It is also a way to effect change, perhaps even on a global level.