You're on to something here.

Consider this: Today, a non-human entity cannot legally own property. That includes money - fiat money.

Crypto is different because it's the first kind of money that does not distinguish between humans and non-humans. Thus, an AI can own money and pay for things. If you think about it, crypto is laying the groundwork for non-human entities to exist and thrive.

To answer your question directly, AI should be accepted and helped, IMO.