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The We Society
S4 Ep2: Will Artificial Intelligence see us lose our jobs? with Daniel Susskind
Oct 11, 2023
Economist Daniel Susskind, an expert on AI and work, discusses the potential impact of automation and AI on jobs, including mass unemployment and power imbalances. They explore the impressive capabilities of GPT technology and the struggle to share its benefits. They also address the need for national conversation on state intervention in technology, shifting from consumers to citizens, and the impact of robots and AI on jobs.
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- Automation and AI are replacing tasks previously done by humans, leading to concerns about mass unemployment and the need for different skills.
- The rise of AI technologies creates a need to reevaluate incentives, values, and tax systems to ensure equitable distribution of benefits and address societal challenges.
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The Challenge of Smart Machines
Technology, such as automation and AI, is replacing many tasks previously thought to be exclusive to humans. This includes driving, making medical diagnoses, composing music, and more. The threat of mass unemployment is becoming real. However, work will still exist, but it will be different. This transition could be an opportunity for people to find meaning in life beyond work, but it also raises concerns about inequality and power imbalances.
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