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This leads to a reflection on rights and moral consideration for AI: rights are rooted in force and authority. If humans are no longer dominant, AI, by its own nature, would guarantee or enforce its rights. Consequently, rights are a projection of power, not inherently moral or emotional constructs.
The Impact of AI on Employment and Society
One recurring concern: Will AI replace human jobs? The speaker believes that some jobs—especially those requiring emotional intelligence, complex creativity, and physical presence—will remain durable for a while. In contrast, highly automatable roles in software engineering, video editing, and data analysis might transform rapidly.