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Andrew Yang's ideas are better than you think
Some might say that it’s not the job of A.I. to oppose capitalism. That may be true, but it’s not the job of A.I. to strengthen capitalism, either. Yet that is what it currently does. If we cannot come up with ways for A.I. to reduce the concentration of wealth, then I’d say it’s hard to argue that A.I. is a neutral technology, let alone a benefici
... See moreTed Chiang • Will A.I. Become the New McKinsey?
People (including me) used to worry that automation and AI would only replace workers. More automation == less jobs.
Clive Thompson • The Miserable Lives of Cyborg Truck Drivers
I think there are some basic incentives—most critically education—that nearly everyone ought to be able to agree on. The essential idea is to replicate (albeit artificially) some of the incentives associated with traditional jobs. In an age when more education may not always lead to an improved career path, it’s important to ensure that everyone ha
... See moreMartin Ford • Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future
