• GiddyGap@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Yet, unemployment in most of the western world is very low. That could change, of course. We’ll likely need universal basic income down the road. Or at least some very enhanced unemployment benefits.

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      10 months ago

      It’s only been one year. I’d like to see how this topic aged in 2026. AI is developing at an unprecedented speed for a socioeconomic phenomenon of its calibre.

      Edit: And yes we might need some kind of government support. What scares me is, where do you get the money to support such a large population?

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        10 months ago

        where do you get the money to support such a large population?

        AI supporters would tell you that productivity improvements made with AI tech will make that possible.