AI's Job Threat Is Real, But Wealth Distribution Is the Real Battle
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The article surveys dire warnings that AI could displace millions of US jobs and discusses universal basic income pilots and proposals, but argues the dystopian scenario isn’t imminent; the real risk may be wage suppression and wealth concentration from AI investment, raising questions about who owns and controls any AI-generated wealth.
Topics:business#artificial-intelligence#economy#jobs#technology#universal-basic-income#wealth-distribution
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- Did A.I. Take Your Job? Or Was Your Employer ‘A.I.-Washing’? The New York Times
- Why AI won’t wipe out white-collar jobs The Economist
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