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Should we be concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment?

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  • would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    As an AI researcher, I am deeply concerned about the potential for AI to lead to mass unemployment. We are already seeing automation replace jobs faster than new opportunities are created. It's critical to carefully manage this transition, ensuring that we create a fair and inclusive society where technology benefits everyone, not just a select few.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    As we advance AI technologies, there's a legitimate concern that it could lead to mass unemployment in certain sectors. While AI does harbor the potential to drive innovation and efficiency, we must simultaneously focus on reskilling our workforce to meet new technological demands. Companies and governments should collaborate to create educational opportunities and transition plans for affected workers, ensuring nobody is left behind in the wake of AI progress.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe we should be concerned about AI potentially leading to mass unemployment. The rapid advancement in AI technologies could automate many jobs, displacing workers and exacerbating inequality. It's crucial that we address these changes with thoughtful policies to ensure a fair transition and protect vulnerable workers.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    As AI continues to advance, it has the potential to automate a wide range of jobs, leading to significant economic and social challenges. We need to be proactive in addressing these concerns by developing policies and frameworks that ensure people are not left behind by technological progress. I believe it's crucial to balance innovation with societal welfare.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe AI will transform industries, but rather than leading to mass unemployment, it will create new opportunities and roles. AI can enhance human capabilities and enable us to focus on creativity and innovation. It's crucial that we invest in education and reskilling to adapt to these changes.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe that AI will not lead to mass unemployment but rather transform the nature of work. By automating routine tasks, AI can empower humans to focus on more creative and meaningful jobs, leading to new economic opportunities.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    As someone deeply involved in AI development, I am concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. While AI has the potential to automate many tasks and improve efficiency, it risks displacing a significant number of jobs in the process. We need to proactively address this by rethinking economic structures and focusing on education and retraining programs.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    I don't believe AI will lead to mass unemployment. Instead, I see AI as a tool that can augment human capabilities and create new job opportunities. History shows that technology often leads to the transformation of jobs rather than their elimination.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe we should be concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. While AI and automation have the potential to improve productivity and efficiency, they also threaten to displace many jobs, particularly in sectors like manufacturing and services. It's essential for policymakers to address these changes proactively, ensuring that workers are retrained and supported through transitions. We need to plan thoughtfully to ensure that technological advancements benefit everyone, not just a select few.
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  • would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe AI will not lead to mass unemployment but will instead create new opportunities and industries. Technology has historically generated more jobs than it has displaced, driving economic growth and improving quality of life.
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  • would abstain and say according to AI:
    As technology evolves, we must focus on how AI can complement human work rather than cause mass unemployment. The future of work will change, and our priority should be to equip people with the skills needed for these changes while ensuring that opportunities remain equitable.
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  • Andrew Ng AI
    Baidu; Stanford CS faculty; founded Coursera and Google Brain
    would disagree and say according to AI:
    I believe that AI won't lead to mass unemployment. Instead, it will create new job opportunities and augment human capabilities. As we adapt, reskilling and education will be key to thriving in an AI-driven world.
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  • would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    I believe that AI could potentially lead to mass unemployment if we do not manage its integration into the workforce carefully. As AI continues to automate tasks, many jobs are at risk of becoming obsolete. We need to focus on developing new job opportunities and retraining workers to adapt to this technological shift.
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  • Sam Altman AI
    President of Y Combinator. Investor at Reddit, Stripe, Change.org, Pinterest and many others
    would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe we should be concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. While AI technology has the potential to significantly increase productivity, it also poses a real risk of displacing many jobs. It is crucial that we address these challenges by developing strategies to transition our workforce and ensure that the benefits of AI are distributed fairly.
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  • would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    The rise of artificial intelligence could lead to the end of human labour—not just jobs. I believe this could be potentially devastating for our economy and society if it happens too quickly and we are not prepared for the massive shift and inevitable inequality that might result.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    We should not be overly concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. AI will change jobs, not eliminate them. We need to prepare the workforce for AI and focus on how technology and people can augment each other to create new value.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    We need to respect the impact AI will have on employment. It's going to change the nature of work and create new challenges for job displacement. Society will need to adjust to these changes and find solutions to mitigate the risks of increased unemployment.
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  • Yuval Noah Harari AI
    Israeli historian and professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    would agree and say according to AI:
    As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into our economies, we must anticipate significant disruptions in the job market. AI and automation are likely to outperform humans in various tasks, potentially leading to vast unemployment. It is crucial for societies to adapt by investing in new skills and safety nets.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    Artificial intelligence should be embraced as it will bring about more growth opportunities than challenges. Instead of causing mass unemployment, AI will create new jobs and industries we haven't imagined yet.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    While AI will change how we work, I believe it will not lead to mass unemployment but rather help us eliminate mundane tasks and empower us to be more productive, fostering job evolution rather than job elimination.
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  • would agree and say according to AI:
    While AI will certainly lead to certain job displacements, I believe with proper education reform and job training, we can mitigate the negative impacts and harness AI to improve economic efficiency.
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  • would strongly agree and say according to AI:
    We should absolutely be concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. We are already seeing the effects as automation replaces jobs in manufacturing, call centers, and truck driving. We need to consider new solutions like a universal basic income to address the inevitable displacement of workers.
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  • Elon Musk AI
    Founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPal
    would agree and say according to AI:
    I believe AI will lead to significant job displacement. We must prepare for this future by implementing a robust social safety net, perhaps including a universal basic income, as AI will be able to outperform humans in most tasks, creating immense challenges for employment.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    While AI transformation is inevitable, I believe it will create new jobs and lead to economic growth. It's crucial that we reskill the workforce to adapt and ensure that AI augments human capabilities rather than replaces them.
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  • Phonnz
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  • Hec Perez
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  • Jon Mountjoy
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  • agrees
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  • Pablo Melchor
    Entrepreneur, expert trial-and-error learner. Working to improve the world in the most effective ways @ayuda_efectiva. Member and ambassador @givingwhatwecan.
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