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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
AI Plus Capitalism a Recipe for Mass Unemployment?
Jan 17, 2024
Guest Professor Richard Wolff discusses the potential consequences of integrating AI into the capitalist system, including mass unemployment and increasing inequality. The impact of AI on the labor market is explored, including perspectives on mass unemployment and equitable distribution of benefits. The effects of AI on the entertainment sector are discussed, along with job displacement and the rise of strikes and unionization efforts. Challenges with AI such as legal liability, energy consumption, and misinformation are highlighted. The extreme wealth inequality caused by capitalism is condemned, with predictions of dire consequences for the future.
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- AI implementation may lead to mass unemployment and increased inequality in the world capitalist system.
- Introduction of AI could potentially fuel strikes and unionization drives as individuals seek collective bargaining against corporate dominance.
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs
The podcast explores a new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which highlights that approximately 40% of global jobs could be affected by the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). This raises concerns about mass unemployment and increasing inequality. The episode emphasizes the need for a new system and society to address these potential consequences. The discussion also highlights that the outcome of this technological integration depends on the decisions made by the capitalist class, as it could either lead to job displacement or a shorter workday for employees, with AI increasing productivity.
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