Senator Bernie Sanders warned that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could push many Americans out of work while company executives keep the profits for themselves.
During an interview with The Joe Rogan Experience on June 24, he stated, “Artificial intelligence will displace millions of workers. People will be thrown out on the streets”.
He added that those leading these companies do not seem concerned about the impact.
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Sanders repeated some of his long-standing ideas, including better access to healthcare and education, a higher minimum wage, and more worker protections. He also suggested reducing the full-time workweek to 32 hours or four days as an alternative to job cuts.
He argued that this change would allow businesses to share the gains of higher productivity, rather than laying off staff. According to him, fewer hours with the same pay is a better way forward than replacing workers with machines.
If companies refuse to make changes, he stated that more direct steps, such as limiting CEO control, might be needed.
Sanders noted that new tools can be helpful, but only if used in a way that supports everyday people, not just wealthy investors or tech leaders like Elon Musk. He added that public decisions should shape the development and use of powerful tools like artificial general intelligence (AGI).
He also criticized the idea of people forming emotional attachments to AI programs. He described this as a sign of what could go wrong if technology were to replace real human connection.
He said, “All I would say at this moment: The answer is not to fall in love with your AI creature”.
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