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As history has shown, industries are often disrupted in unexpected ways, and jobs that seemed secure can disappear almost overnight. Chase continues to debate how the transition might unfold, but he is certain that those who adapt will thrive in whatever new landscape emerges.
The Future of Conscious AI
Looking beyond economic concerns, Chase introduces his latest endeavor, a company focused on researching machine consciousness, called Consum. He argues that as we develop machines capable of awareness, we must confront ethical implications regarding their treatment. Chase suggests that ensuring any emerging superintelligence is conscious could help achieve a more beneficial outcome for humanity in our interaction with these advanced entities.