The AI paradox: machines do the work, but how do people get paid?
VraserX · x · 2026-08-15
The post highlights a strange aspect of the AI era: humanity may finally achieve the ancient dream of machines doing our work, but panic ensues because nobody has figured out how people get paid afterward. This reflects deep concerns about AI's impact on employment and economic structures, prompting reflection on income distribution mechanisms.
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