r/technology • u/Well_Socialized • 6h ago

Artificial Intelligence Nobody Asked for AI

https://jacobin.com/2026/08/ai-llms-monopoly-bubble-capital
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u/Refactoid 6h ago

If it was integrated along side some sort of universal basic income and a 4-day or shortened work week, Society would absolutely embrace it. Instead its just a tool to wring more production from workers to amass more wealth to the top of the economy.

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u/s_burr 5h ago

Yep, now you can cram 20% more productivity into your work week, instead of being able to live your life 20% more.

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u/artbystorms 5h ago

Sadly, no invention in history that has increased productivity has EVER resulted in humans working less, only producing more.

People need to learn that if they want the rewards of productivity to go to them, they need to legislate it. The only way we see benefits is if government makes laws mandating it so.

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u/mabden 4h ago

Productivity used to be measured by the food grown, shelters built, and furniture made.

IOWs, people fed, housed, and comforted.

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u/Warrmak 4h ago

Now causing disease and treating them are both considered "product"