Earlier humans made other races and tribes extinct. This time may be AI. What's the difference? This time AI will be common enemy (if it comes to that). Humans are still dying in many countries and maybe going extinct there, who knows. But it suddenly becomes a priority when it comes to (hypothetical) mass destruction. (Many saints say this is what is needed for the world to awaken. A true shock)
Even if it becomes true, then what's the solution? Common person is always at mercy of some powerful people. At this time, these powerful groups are/may be companies or scientists working on AI. The crtitical question is what can a person actually do? How can they be immune to this tremendous and unpredictable change? If they can't prevent it, what can they do?