Which nation controls cryptocurrency? This is the whole point behind decentralization of AI. If you believe a machine can never be neutral what is the point of decentralization? Neutrality can only be had by decentralization, which is why I sort of tend to agree with you if the AI is developed in secret, or by just a few companies under the pressure and coercion of their national governments.
RE: Total transparancy benefits the top of the pyramid and may not actually work as intended (there are costs)