Imagine what happens after humankind develops powerful quantum computers and artificial intelligence....Imagine a sentient entity which could instantly draw information from various networks all around the world, making decisions based on it and learning from it's own mistakes. A sort of digital semi-deity with super-high IQ; a big daddy of mankind.

Imagine if people colonize some planets and such entity would have access to and control of their data as well.

I just re-watched Ghost in the Shell and it made me think about it.