So glad your worst fears were unfounded my friend and helped you channel your energy into your body of work. Life takes us on some bumpy old paths, but the journey inside ourselves is full of surprising strengths, uncovered and recalled.
This will probably not be 'the event', but they will use it to maximise the learning opportunities it provides for AI. That is why your 'do not fear' what is coming message is important, because if fear allows them to exert most control, then that is what they will learn to use in future. Be love instead and disrupt the programme. We are here for a reason and it is time to remember ;)