The Impact of AI on Jobs

The podcast explores the impact of AI on jobs and begins by discussing the recent Hollywood writers strike and their agreements regarding artificial intelligence. The podcast emphasizes that AI cannot hold copyright and therefore cannot be considered a writer, which lessens the risk of AI taking over jobs from screenwriters in Hollywood. It is mentioned that AI can be used by screenwriters as assistants to generate ideas and storylines. The podcast also highlights the increasing capability of AI in creative writing, posing a threat to average creative writers. The host considers the paper by Fry and Osborne that claimed 47% of US employment is at high risk of automation but points out the controversial nature of the study. The podcast raises questions about the future of jobs, the feasibility of universal basic income, and the potential for increasing inequality due to AI.