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AI assistants, even perfect ones, would be undesirable employers

The author argues that even a perfect AI assistant, free of all current problems and available for a low monthly cost, would ultimately be undesirable for most individuals. They contend that the tasks people would delegate to such an assistant are often easier to do themselves, and the role of managing an AI employee would become burdensome, akin to being an employer constantly checking work. AI

IMPACT Suggests that even advanced AI assistants might not be desired due to the burden of management.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the hypothetical desirability of AI assistants.

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AI assistants, even perfect ones, would be undesirable employers

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

    RE: https:// helvede.net/@jwcph/11757405980 1542167 Look, let's say someone waved a magic wand & erased all the problems with AI & you got your personal do-ever

    RE: https:// helvede.net/@jwcph/11757405980 1542167 Look, let's say someone waved a magic wand & erased all the problems with AI & you got your personal do-everything assistant for 10$ / month. Almost everyone would cancel their account within the first year. You think you want a…