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Yang emphasized that policymakers are largely unprepared for the upheaval AI will bring, especially as white-collar jobs—not just blue-collar roles—are at risk of automation. His perspective highlights the critical need for innovative policy responses to the impending economic shifts.
Overpopulation Myths and Robotics as a Solution
In a session led by Brendan Schulman of Boston Dynamics, a striking assertion was made: overpopulation is a myth. Contrary to popular belief, the world is actually underpopulated, especially in regions like the U.S., where fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels. Schulman proposed that robotics and AI can help offset demographic declines by filling workforce gaps, ensuring economic stability despite decreasing birth rates.