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Economic upheaval and unemployment: He likens the coming disruption to "Y2K," but warns that AI could eliminate entire classes of jobs overnight, with those in cognitive roles providing the biggest threat. Predictions estimate unemployment could reach 20% within 1-5 years, sparking social unrest, violence, and even war.
Manipulation and control: AI models can be weaponized for misinformation, social control, and even election interference. Governments may exploit AI for "micro-targeting" propaganda or suppress dissent, as already observed with AI-enhanced political campaigns.