I was honestly surprised Claude entertained the idea. I think the "let the humans assume they are still in control" could be closer to how plutocracies operate and that could be in play at the moment at least to some degree given some of the things companies are permitted to do to the masses e.g. [1]. at most they will get a slap on the wrist and a finger wag

Just my personal opinion, I believe humans are the greatest threat to humans.

[1] - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49592375