Navigating AI and Economic Disempowerment

This chapter explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the economy, emphasizing the potential for AI to surpass human capabilities and the challenges that arise for employment and wages. It discusses the shift in power dynamics as businesses adopt AI for efficiency, leading to concerns about human economic agency and the implications of AI ownership of assets. The conversation reflects on historical power declines and considers policy responses to address the resulting inequality and disempowerment caused by advancing technology.