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The influence on labor markets is profound. Universal Basic Income (UBI) or similar models could become necessary as automation replaces many jobs, including logistics, manufacturing, security, and creative professions. Some suggest that AI might democratize access to entrepreneurship, allowing anyone to develop high-value applications without traditional barriers, or alternatively entrench inequality if wealth consolidates with AI owners.
Furthermore, AI could be used for mass manipulation, misinformation, or social control—potentially enabling authoritarian surveillance states or social credit systems similar to China's model. Balancing security, freedom, and innovation remains a pivotal challenge.