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Iman Mustak warns that companies, driven by economic efficiency, are poised to replace human workers with AIs that "never complain" and "work better." This could lead to mass unemployment, economic inequality, and social unrest—not merely in theory but as an imminent reality.
The Risks of Societal Fracture and Autonomous Retreat
As AI advances and job losses mount, societal divisions are likely to deepen. The growing resentment could push many industry leaders and governments to further distance themselves from public engagement, fearing backlash, protests, or even violence. Some speculate that AI companies may resort to secrecy and bunker-building as a form of contingency plan, mirroring earlier investments in fortified compounds.