The CEO of Walmart — one of the largest employers in the U.S. — has joined the chorus of business leaders warning that AI will “change literally every job.” Already, artificial intelligence has upended the entry-level job market, led to thousands of layoffs, and threatens to consume the electricity and water of entire communities through its massive data centers. It’s clear the technology is being exploited to maximize profits at the expense of the working class. But as Professor Richard Wolff argues, if placed in the right hands, this technology could instead transform society for the better.
Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.
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