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Impact on labor markets (rising inequalities)

"AI is more likely to displace workers when it is designed to replicate human skills and intelligence.597 In such cases, there is a risk of concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals or organizations that control the capital. In addition, ordinary people, including those with significant expertise, may become less valued because machines would be performing their roles. This shift could lower...

AI Risk6. Socioeconomic and Environmental6.3 > Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort3 - Other

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"AI is more likely to displace workers when it is designed to replicate human skills and intelligence.597 In such cases, there is a risk of concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals or organizations that control the capital. In addition, ordinary people, including those with significant expertise, may become less valued because machines would be performing their roles. This shift could lower wages, reduce the value of human work, and exacerbate economic inequality."

Domain6. Socioeconomic and Environmental
Subdomain6.3 > Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort
Entity2 - AI
Intent2 - Unintentional
Timing3 - Other
CategoryEnvironmental, economical, and societal challenges
SubcategoryImpact on labor markets (rising inequalities)

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