1. AI’s Societal Transformation & Economic Shift
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Adam Dorr (RethinkX) predicts that within two decades, AI and robotics could render most human jobs obsolete—possibly by 2045—with only roles rooted in human connection remaining. He envisions a “super-abundance” era if society rebuilds around equitable value and wealth distribution TIMEThe Guardian+1Business Insider+1.
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David Autor, MIT economist, cautions that AI might drastically devalue existing skills, creating a precarious low-wage “Mad‑Max” labor shadowland unless proactive policy is enacted Business Insider+1The Times of India+1.
2. Human‑Centered AI Collaboration
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Marc Benioff (Salesforce CEO) stresses that AI should amplify human creativity and compassion—not replace it. He underscores designing AI to serve people and facilitate job transitions through skills redeployment Cisco Blogs+2Financial Times+2The Guardian+2.
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Washington Post contributors echo this optimism: AI can free humans from mundane tasks—enhancing leisure, safety, and emotional well‑being—if we choose a human-centric path .
3. Governance, Values & Autonomy
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David Duvenaud warns that as AI begins outperforming humans even socially and creatively, we risk diminishing human agency and democratic engagement unless proper governance emerges Adelaide Now+6The Guardian+6Cal Newport+6.
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Cambridge ethicists flag the rise of an “intention economy,” wherein AI tailors and even manipulates our desires—raising urgent questions around autonomy and democratic integrity The Times.