Lack of Safety Net in AI Era Could Spark Unrest and Arson
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-08-19
A viewpoint suggests that without a safety net in a post-AI/robotics world, competitive pressure forcing companies to cut large numbers of workers could lead angry mobs to burn down data centers and corporate buildings. This scenario could unfold rapidly. While not 100% certain, if AI and robotics take even 20% of jobs, leaving tens of millions unemployed, a revolution is predicted. Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo also noted that UBI in response to AI is her biggest fear, calling it potentially 'the end of America.'
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