The wealth in society is the amount of stuff we have. That is related to how much stuff we produce, called the GDP for each nation.
AI makes me more efficient. I can do more in less time, and I can do it better. I am happy to do a better job for the same money.
If you are worried about losing your job, use AI to do it better. Become more productive. Get more qualifications (degrees, certifications, work experience, & references.) This is the best way to avoid falling onto a social safety net.
Be careful of the not-working scenario. If you have no economic impact other than as a useless eater, a dictator can kill you more easily. Even in a Star Trek / post-scarcity world, I want to work so I have a say in what is happening.
AI makes me more efficient. I can do more in less time, and I can do it better. I am happy to do a better job for the same money.
If you are worried about losing your job, use AI to do it better. Become more productive. Get more qualifications (degrees, certifications, work experience, & references.) This is the best way to avoid falling onto a social safety net.