Andrew Yang Podcast The AI Revolution Is Here—Are We Ready?
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Mar 10, 2025 John Avlon, an author, journalist, and former congressional candidate, joins the conversation to explore the urgent implications of AI on jobs, democracy, and the economy. They discuss how AI is reshaping the workforce and the need for policies like Universal Basic Income to combat rising inequality. Avlon emphasizes the importance of regulating technology to protect individual rights and rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Together, they advocate for proactive solutions to ensure that society controls AI's future rather than the other way around.
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AI's Impact on Democracy
- AI is impacting democracy by combining with social media algorithms and influencing content creation.
- This splinters the news and realities people experience, accelerating the trend of misinformation.
AI and Crony Capitalism
- Tech CEOs are accruing vast wealth due to the AI boom, creating a sense of urgency and a power grab within the government.
- This fosters crony capitalism instead of human-centric capitalism.
AI Data Exploitation
- Andrew Yang's publisher asked to use his book's data to train AI, offering a small payment.
- This highlights how AI companies profit from personal data without proper compensation.
