Future of AI: A Jobless World
The Dystopian Future of AI: Why a Universal Basic Income May Be Our Only Hope Introduction As we stand on the precipice of a technological revolution, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) heralds a future where mass unemployment becomes a stark reality. The integration of AI into various industries is not a question of if, but when, and its impact on the job market is poised to be both profound and irreversible. Elon Musk, a visionary in the tech world, has been vocal about the impending changes. He warns, “There is a pretty good chance we end up with a universal basic income, or something like that, due to automation... I am not sure what else one would do. I think that is what would happen.” His words underscore a future where AI systems, with their unparalleled efficiency and capability, will usurp roles traditionally held by humans. The Unavoidable Wave of Mass Unemployment AI technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, threatening to displace workers in various sectors. ...