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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

anciano

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4. Historically, new technologies have always sidelined

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Mon Dec 22, 2025, 10:36 AM

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some existing occupations, but new skills and career opportunities have invariably replaced the older ones. AI is simply another tool that will, just like the internet has, give us the potential for increasing our productivity and enhancing our creativity going forward.

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The scientist who helped create AI says it's only 'a matter of time' before every single job is wiped out [View all] Omaha Steve Monday OP

A.I. is the DEVIL!!! IA8IT Monday #1

I believe it when I see AI go out in the storm and fix downed powerlines Walleye Monday #2

The AI will dispatch low level humans to fix downed powerlines. thought crime Monday #11

That isn't what the headline says MichMan Tuesday #12

Do they discuss any solutions to mass worldwide unemployment? jmbar2 Monday #3

Historically, new technologies have always sidelined anciano Monday #4

If AI take away all the jobs, how will the population have the money to buy the products and services Doodley Monday #5

Tax those jobs to cover those replaced. multigraincracker Monday #6

Its also only a matter of time before weaponized AI decides humanity is a bad idea.... sboatcar Monday #7

Read this book for a glimpse of maybe our future.... MiHale Monday #8

"before every single job is wiped out" MichMan Monday #9

AI's inability to discern a lack of integrity will be its downfall. dickthegrouch Monday #10