Bernie Sanders Warns AI Could Erase 100 Million Jobs

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a stark warning about the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, suggesting that nearly 100 million American jobs could be at risk within the next decade. In a YouTube video released Wednesday, Sanders framed the issue as one of profound consequence, capable of exacerbating inequality if left unchecked.

The senator's remarks were based on a Senate report from the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee's minority staff, which he leads. The report outlines how robotics and AI could drive corporate profits while undermining job security for workers. Sanders singled out tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, accusing them of investing heavily in technologies that replace human labor without regard for working families.

Sanders is advocating for a 32-hour work week and a 'robot tax' on corporations to mitigate these effects. However, lawmakers remain divided on whether such measures WOULD support or stifle technological progress. Experts caution that the long-term implications of AI on employment remain uncertain, despite its rapid advancement.