Tech visionary and entrepreneur extraordinaire Elon Musk has whipped up a storm again after making his latest prediction at a startup and tech event in Paris – Viva Tech Event.
Speaking remotely via webcam at the Viva Tech event, Musk has also boldly claimed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) would literally “take your jobs away,” prompting many to ask, what is the future of work and, more importantly, society?
The Rise of AI and Automation
Rapid advancements in AI technology have generated a lot of fear around widespread job loss as more things become automated. Confirming our worst fears, Elon Musk’s prediction suggests that AI will be responsible for nearly all human jobs (if not all). This is a large concern because it forces us to ask broader questions about the impact on the economy, employment levels, and, potentially, the nature of society itself. Reskilling programs and new economic policies are urgently required to address the adverse effects as we increasingly find our way along digitalization 4.0.. Society will need to think deeply about the implications, ranging from income inequality to changed dynamics in job markets and this proactive planning.
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Implications for the Future Workforce
However, Musk predicted that in the future, what the force will look like when it comes to AI-dominated firms. As Musk suggests later in his speech, do we really “have to decide/Nobody should be unemployed.”
We can also choose the degree of freedom and happiness for us. Technology that regards humanity’s hobbies at most Create? A jobless society presents many challenges and opportunities to people, organizations, and other stakeholders or policymakers.
Ethical and Social Considerations
In our everyday contemporary life, AI technology begins driving additional significant concerns around ethical as well as societal difficulties. The repercussions of mass unemployment caused by automation could be anything from a greater disparity in income to civil disobedience or even war. These are matters that stakeholders must be aware of as they must navigate a sustainable path toward the world where AI takes over.
Our Say
Although frightening for many to imagine, Elon Musk’s prediction could serve as a wake-up call to re-evaluate how we’ve been approaching AI and automation. Rather than worry about the unknown, we should be as open to the possibilities of AI and start shaping a future where humans and machines can live in balance. “We must utilize AI for good and ensure it serves the whole society,”” he said. We are embarking on this AI revolution, but we can still shape the course of history to ensure that the future is not just advanced technologically but a future that is more fair, sustainable, and truly advanced.
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