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by marincounty 4180 days ago
Bill Gate's seemes kind of concerned about AI too? About a week ago I heard him say something about how Robots might take over low wage jobs in the future. As someone who has had more than a few low wage jobs(state security guard, food server, cashier, etc. ), I think there is something to worry about. Actually, I can't think of a job out there that won't be severely affected by AI and Robotics. It will start off slowly, and who knows where it will end? I know I hated self checkout kiosks at supermarkets, and hardware stores at first, but once I realized I didn't need to interact with anyone; I started to look for the self-checkouts. It was just one less stressor in my day. And no, I'm not the guy who doesn't like to interact with people; I just don't like small talk, or dealing with someone who's having a bad day. As a former Security Guard--I honestly didn't care about the property I was protecting. I would honestly help load the loot as long as I wasn't shot. I didn't protect any human life though. I saw a Microsoft built robot patrolling a car lot, or something of the like, on T.V., and realized a robot can be programmed "to just protect, and serve!". I could see how it could do a better job than a human, or me? I do see a computer running an established corporation in the future. It will be programmed to maximize stockholders returns, but take on risk. It won't marry. It won't need Therapy. It won't need to buy a yacht. As to computer programming, I look at Ruby on Rails. Just how easy will it be to put up a dynamic website in ten years? If Gates, Musk, and Hawkings are concerned--I'm concerned. AI dominance seems far off, unless you are a Golden Gate Toll Taker? I'm a nobody, but if I could add an admendment to the U.S. constitutuion it would be along the use, and limits of AI, and Automation.