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He discusses "labor refugees"—individuals displaced by AI who may struggle to find new roles, given that many jobs involving strength, dexterity, cognition, and empathy are already being automated or threatened. Examples include copywriters, call center agents, and even surgical robots performing complex procedures without human oversight.
Expanding Automation: Examples and Evidence
Shapiro provides concrete examples demonstrating the rapid displacement caused by AI:
Copywriters are increasingly replaced by chatbots capable of generating marketing or creative content.
Call centers are transitioning to AI-powered chatbots and voice agents, reducing the need for human customer service reps.