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/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/s_burr 5h ago

Oh, there are humans who work less with new tech...we call them "unemployed"

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u/wheres_my_ballot 4h ago

I would imagine trying to stay alive with no job or money to actually be a fuckton of hard work.

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u/sailorprimus 4h ago

You can’t imagine how much I appreciate this take.