Will we remind AI that it owes us something?

Artificial intelligence is raising alarms about its potential to disrupt employment and democracy, prompting even liberal thinkers to express concern. The profound impact of AI on our lives is so destabilizing that even those not typically prone to predicting doom are sounding the warning bell.

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The threats to employment and democracy posed by artificial intelligence are such that they incite alarm, even from liberal voices.

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, recently advocated for the state's role in safeguarding democracy, a stance that highlights the growing unease. Meanwhile, tech leaders have embraced the concept of universal basic income, a policy previously championed by the left, as a means to compensate for the extensive job losses anticipated due to AI advancements.

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Is it still possible to avert the danger?

Amidst these concerns, some are looking to historical figures for guidance. A little-known text by Karl Marx is being revisited for potential insights into how humanity can navigate the challenges posed by AI. The question remains whether it is still possible to avert the dangers and ensure AI remains a tool that serves humanity, rather than one that overwhelms it.

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Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, has become a proponent of the state as the ultimate guarantor of democracy.