@ thalia Jaquard did not monetise his programmable loom because of ethical concerns over lost employment of weavers. The French Government stepped in and declar
The Luddite movement, which protested against automation, was directly inspired by Jacquard's programmable loom. This historical event, where the French government nationalized the loom due to ethical concerns about weaver displacement, offers parallels to the current labor impact discussions surrounding AI. Unlike Jacquard, Horrocks and Lowell later profited from similar inventions. AI
IMPACT Draws parallels between historical automation and AI's potential labor impact, offering a cautionary perspective.
