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I'm not worried about AI job loss
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Matt Shumer's essay titled “Something Big Is Happening” has gone viral on Twitter, accumulating around 100 million views. The essay has been shared by a wide range of figures, including conservative commentator Matt Walsh and a liberal pundit.
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- Praise: Current AI technology struggles with context limitation, highlighting the irreplaceable value of software engineers in transforming broader visions into functional products.
- Praise: The historical perspective on automation suggests that while jobs may evolve, new roles and opportunities often emerge alongside technological advancements.
- Concern: Even if AI can handle 80% of tasks, it could lead to significant job displacement, as many workers may be let go while a few handle the remaining tasks.
- Concern: The notion that automation will lead to abundance and eliminate the need for work is misleading, as historical trends show that wealth concentration often increases instead.