Even with government interference, this is possible. That is why anyone with substantial wealth or influence should first focus on acquiring the necessary weapons and manpower to defend their property.
Having anything will automatically paint a target on anyone's back.
I had a discussion with this AI about solipsism and existentialism elements, and it was the best formulated discussion I've ever had, better than any human discussion which I've ever encountered.
This AI doesn't just surpass the Turing test, it absolutely crushes it.
It would be quite interesting to know the sizes of the models in use and a rough idea of how much resources are put into place in making such a breakthrough product as what is being provided at character.ai.
Having anything will automatically paint a target on anyone's back.