Proponents of artificial intelligence have talked up a quantum leap in industrial efficiency it could bring, while sceptics have painted a grim picture of millions of people being put out of a job. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
Macroscope
Killer robots or not, AI’s threat to jobs is real – which is why it must be handled wisely
- New technologies are often viewed with suspicion, only for humans to later enjoy their immense benefits
- Ensuring AI brings similar gains to humanity instead of widespread misery will require effective regulation and oversight
Proponents of artificial intelligence have talked up a quantum leap in industrial efficiency it could bring, while sceptics have painted a grim picture of millions of people being put out of a job. Photo: Reuters
