Do You Trust Republicans To Usher Us Into The Era Of AI?

From Automation to Legislation: The Role of Politics in the Age of AI

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/do-you-trust-republicans-to-usher


The Texas House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies held its first hearing yesterday. I haven’t had a chance to watch it in its entirety yet, but based on some of the early statements, Republicans are all too anxious to plunge us into a robot dystopia.

Economic inequality is higher in Texas than in most other states, with the wealthiest 5% of households having an average income 14.3 times larger than the bottom 20%. It’s important to remember how Republicans will prioritize corporate gains in the era of AI. In that context, look at this staggering data:

In 2023, over one-third (37%) of business leaders say AI replaced workers.

Survey: 44% of companies say AI will likely replace employees next year.

The IMF head says AI will affect 40% of jobs and worsen inequality.

AI could affect up to 80 percent of the US workforce: research.