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AI automation prompts debate on government funding and population management

The increasing integration of AI and robots into the workforce raises significant questions about government funding for social support programs. As businesses automate or relocate to reduce costs, traditional revenue streams may diminish. Potential solutions discussed include nationalizing businesses, which is complex, or more drastically, using AI to manage population levels to cut expenses and streamline government services through automation, potentially reducing corruption. AI

IMPACT Explores potential societal shifts and policy challenges arising from widespread AI and automation in the workforce.

RANK_REASON The item discusses potential societal impacts of AI and automation, framed as commentary on future policy challenges.

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AI automation prompts debate on government funding and population management

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    As # AI and robots move into the workforce where would govt retrieve money to support the larger percentage of the population dependent on govt support? Busines

    As # AI and robots move into the workforce where would govt retrieve money to support the larger percentage of the population dependent on govt support? Business would refuse or move more of its workforce off to cheaper wage rates or increase automation. Nationalisation of busine…