Leaders of AI E10: The Future of Jobs, Governance, and Humanity | Emad Mostaque
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Feb 3, 2025 
Emad Mostaque, founder and former CEO of Stability AI, delves into the chilling predictions about AI's impact on jobs and economies. He discusses how AI may soon surpass human capabilities across sectors, leading to a potential 'end of jobs.' Emad emphasizes the urgent need for society to adapt, calling for new skills to navigate an AI-driven future. He also explores how advanced technology can empower developing regions, potentially reversing talent migration trends, and advocates for ethical governance and open-source data models.
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AI Disruption Timeline
- AI's impact will be like a 'turkey at Thanksgiving': fine for a while, then sudden disruption.
- Mass disruption happens when technology gets good, cheap, and fast enough, impacting various jobs like call center workers.
Shifting Comparative Advantage
- Service-oriented economies (the West) face challenges due to reliance on labor for economic stability.
- Agrarian/industrial economies may have a comparative advantage as AI empowers less developed workforces.
Adapting to AI
- Take co-pilot or cursor courses to understand AI's potential and gain a competitive advantage.
- Explore AI tools like ChatGPT and learn to build apps; this proactive approach offers advantages in a changing job market.