If AI makes human labor obsolete, who decides who gets to eat?

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The article questions how society will be fed if AI takes over jobs, highlighting the lack of serious debate on this issue.
Sam Altman of OpenAI believes AI will make society wealthy, but concerns remain about wealth distribution and political challenges.
The article discusses the need for a system to redistribute economic benefits as labor income diminishes due to AI.
Key concerns include who will decide taxation and resource allocation in a world dominated by AI and techno-billionaires.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the need for human oversight and accountability in AI development.
The 'alignment' challenge in AI involves ensuring machines serve societal goals, not just those of their owners.
Technological change historically drove democracy, but AI's impact on labor could undermine democratic governance.
Proposals include taxing capital, land, and monopolies to fund public finance in the AI era.
The article suggests radical ideas like distributing equity in AI ventures to the public to ensure shared prosperity.
Challenges include resistance from tech oligarchs and the difficulty of implementing policies before AI becomes too powerful.
Silicon Valley elites are exploring 'network-states' to evade democratic governance if they can't influence politics sufficiently.

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