Why is the question solely a dichotomous choice? The volatility of any technology is owed to a number of factors. If the intent of specific designers of related AI technologies is looking to use them for benevolent purposes, then it's entirely possible that most usage will be benevolent. However, a lot of hands touch every technology, and even nuclear technology hasn't destroyed the world, and we're roughly 60 years in from its first introduction. I think it's time to reframe the discussion in terms of the people using the technology, and not the technology itself.