The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) taking over tasks currently performed by humans is deeply concerning. As most tech companies shift to this new technology, questions about what the future holds for humanity arise.

For now, humans can still perform certain tasks that AI cannot. However, with robotics gradually advancing, even traditional work by blue-collar and white-collar workers could be at risk. While the goal is to improve quality of life, it's uncertain whether these benefits will reach everyone or mostly the wealthiest.

United States Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledges that AI is a game changer. Currently, AI is seen as a tool to enhance worker efficiency.

But with tech moguls like Elon Musk planning to build over 100 million robots annually, the possibility of companies being run entirely by robots becomes more plausible.

For Sanders, this is alarming. He emphasizes that work is a vital part of life and warns that such a future could leave individuals jobless and struggling to stay relevant in society.

'Deep down, we all want to contribute, whether a janitor or a brain surgeon in our communities. You meet people at work. It's part of your life,' Sanders said in a video on X.

'Guess what, in x number of years you don't have to work. What are you going to do, sit around watching Elon Musk videos? Is that the meaning of life? Have we even begun to have that serious discussion?' he added.

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Overall, Sanders is sharing his concerns about what the future holds for workers. Embracing technological advancements like artificial intelligence is inevitable. However, rather than being a tool to produce quality output or services, the current narrative suggests that AI may replace human labourers.

To support this, consider the case of several major companies like Amazon. As of now, Amazon haslaid off roughly 30,000 workersas it moves toward AI adoption across its organisation.

Source: International Business Times UK