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To think if AI becomes able to take over 100% of jobs we will live in a utopia

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StaceM · 18/07/2023 16:58

I know people are worried that AI could take over jobs right now and yes it would be very problematic if it were only taking over some or most jobs as we’d still need money, but if it took all, it’s a different story.

If AI did every job, all humans would be out of work which means no one would be getting paid. However, money is only an incentive to work and if we don’t work, we don’t need money (AI obviously will work for free and do anything we want for free). If money doesn’t exist, then poverty won’t exist. If poverty doesn’t exist, crime will be almost completely eliminated as there’s be no incentive.

If AI did every job, every human on the face of the earth could do what we want, when we want and for free. It would be a utopia. Thoughts?

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Whattodowithit88 · 18/07/2023 17:05

It will never happen that way. Ever!

LongRoadtoNowhere · 18/07/2023 17:04

My concern would be people feeling as though they have no purpose. If everything in life is handed to them, what’s the driver to get out of bed?

justinhawkinsnavalfluff · 18/07/2023 17:02

IT can't even get the printer to work so this is not v likely...

RoseBucket · 18/07/2023 17:02

Hospitals, schools, prisons, care homes etc how would they be run and funded?

Goldenspearmint · 18/07/2023 17:02

No, the people who own all the robots and tech will be in utopia, you will be living in the gated slums.

EmmaEmerald · 18/07/2023 17:01

You think living on government handouts would be utopia?

vodkaredbullgirl · 18/07/2023 17:00

It wouldn't happen.

thehairdebate · 18/07/2023 16:59

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