How do people think AIs can function in that space? I get that people are hopeful, but I don't understand why yet.

Conspiracy theory has a wide breadth. If something is hidden without obvious reason, then people should ask why that is the case. I'm for transparency, and I want data that backs up whatever is said or hidden. I will try to look at all sides and try to understand why that is. But you are correct, most people do not look for real data or information, because that's more difficult to do.

Sometimes it may be for a greater good, or something like SARS-CoV-2, and a 419-0 vote to see something hidden why? Sometimes it may be because of outside influence on the subject, or classified technology...