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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 among the world's leading experts on the impact of artificial intelligence on society. She speculates about the potential consequences of AI replacing human interaction, describing a series of catastrophic scenarios that she believes are inevitable. "A KI tsunami is coming," she asserts.

However, amidst these dire predictions, Pugh finds moments of optimism. For instance, a recent attendee at a lecture shared a story about a parent who asked ChatGPT for advice but also sought guidance from a human because she knew the AI would not provide the answer she desired. Pugh believes that, over time, the importance of human interaction in the economy may once again become evident.

Tech entrepreneurs like Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, claim that AI will replace most office jobs within a few years. Given this prospect, one might wonder if a world without work could not be something to aspire towards.

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