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AI's Rise Poses Threat to Jobs and Democracy

1/20/2025

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The rise of AI threatens labor markets and, consequently, democratic governance, warns Simon Steyne. As job opportunities dwindle, workers' organizations and social democratic parties may weaken, intensifying worries about capital control and wealth distribution. Urgent action is needed to protect democracy in the face of this technological upheaval.

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The rise of AI threatens labor markets and, consequently, democratic governance, warns Simon Steyne. As job opportunities dwindle, workers' organizations and social democratic parties may weaken, intensifying worries about capital control and wealth distribution. Urgent action is needed to protect democracy in the face of this technological upheaval.