Technion Scientists Develop an Advanced Biological Computer. SyNAPSE: cognitive computing. Canadian scientists create a functioning, virtual brain. IBM's "neurosynaptic" chips are the closest thing to a synthetic brain yet. A nice, clear, and mostly correct statement.
However, you are forgetting one thing: Those in power wish to stay in power. Those who have power wish to have more power. And those who have property that could suddenly not be "theirs" would be highly resistant to relinquishing said property.