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Künstliche Intelligenz: „Wir stürzen in eine Welt, in der nur die Elite arbeitet“

Allison Pugh ist eine der wichtigsten Stimmen der US‑Soziologie. Sie warnt: Menschen verlieren ihre Würde, wenn KI alle Arbeit ersetzt. Künftig könnte vor allem eine Fähigkeit zählen.

Künstliche Intelligenz: „Wir stürzen in eine Welt, in der nur die Elite arbeitet“

Allison Pugh, a sociologist at Johns-Hopkins University, is studying the societal impact of artificial intelligence. She paints a grim picture of potential outcomes if AI replaces human interaction, fearing an inevitable "AI tsunami." However, amidst these dire scenarios, she finds some glimmers of hope. For instance, a recent attendee shared how their child asked ChatGPT for advice, but also sought counsel from a human because they knew the AI wouldn't provide the answer they desired.

As Pugh contemplates the future, she wonders if the significance of human interaction in the economy might actually increase. Tech entrepreneur Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, claims AI will soon take over most office jobs. But is a world without work truly a desirable one?

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