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He plans to explore in upcoming experiments whether AI can be designed with fundamentally different types of agency—besides the human-like ego—to evaluate how that impacts control and alignment. The goal is to understand if alternative models of agency can mitigate risks associated with human-like self-interest and drive.
Automation, Job Displacement, and Economic Impact
Shapiro also addresses the tangible societal impact of AI and automation—namely, job losses across industries. Recent statistics show that in the US, at least 260,000 jobs have been eliminated due to automation since 2000, mainly in manufacturing.