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Shell_Seas

(3,343 posts)
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 07:21 PM Apr 30

Do You Trust Republicans To Usher Us Into The Era Of AI?

From Automation to Legislation: The Role of Politics in the Age of AI

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/do-you-trust-republicans-to-usher


The Texas House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies held its first hearing yesterday. I haven’t had a chance to watch it in its entirety yet, but based on some of the early statements, Republicans are all too anxious to plunge us into a robot dystopia.

Economic inequality is higher in Texas than in most other states, with the wealthiest 5% of households having an average income 14.3 times larger than the bottom 20%. It’s important to remember how Republicans will prioritize corporate gains in the era of AI. In that context, look at this staggering data:

In 2023, over one-third (37%) of business leaders say AI replaced workers.

Survey: 44% of companies say AI will likely replace employees next year.

The IMF head says AI will affect 40% of jobs and worsen inequality.

AI could affect up to 80 percent of the US workforce: research.

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Do You Trust Republicans To Usher Us Into The Era Of AI? (Original Post) Shell_Seas Apr 30 OP
I wouldn't trust republicans with a puppy! unblock Apr 30 #1
I don't trust rightwingers to do anything... Think. Again. Apr 30 #2
I wouldn't trust any GOPer for anything as far as I could throw a grand piano. Ocelot II Apr 30 #3

Think. Again.

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2. I don't trust rightwingers to do anything...
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 07:24 PM
Apr 30

...and I find it frightening that some people are still trying to pretend that they should be respected as a legitimate political party.

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