A new ZDF documentary highlights concerns from AI experts regarding the immense power of tech giants like Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, labeling them the "most dangerous companies in the world," particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. Experts like Marietje Schaake and Michal Kosinski warn that while AI promises advancements, its capabilities, such as identifying sexual orientation with 91% accuracy from facial recognition, pose significant risks of misuse and could lead to a surveillance state, especially if political environments change. Maurice Stucke emphasizes that data collected by AI can be used for unforeseen purposes, potentially enabling widespread surveillance, as seen with police use of facial recognition at protests. The documentary also points out that these large tech corporations have effectively monopolized the AI field, stifling fair competition and creating dependency, with Martin Andree urging immediate action to address this situation.