> I believe, at least, that we should be demanding political accountability and safeguards for society.
You can't help but swing between "AGI is going to save us, praise the tech lords" and "AGI is going to kill us, tech lords have mercy" if you believe there is no counterpower to the tech lords.
"You, alone, leaving your job" is not a great way to counteract the tech lords (although at least it makes a point and show other people there is a problem.)
But there is the option to use your counterpowers (you know, legislators and all that ?) The tech lords are actively trying to avoid that (see the hilarious Musk vs Breton feud.)
It would be better if your system did not give money to power to choose lawmakers.
Maybe AI will make USA realize the definition of corruption and proper election funding laws.
But, if you don't want to join the underclass, maybe, just maybe, consider not picking tech lords as kings next time.
You can't help but swing between "AGI is going to save us, praise the tech lords" and "AGI is going to kill us, tech lords have mercy" if you believe there is no counterpower to the tech lords.
"You, alone, leaving your job" is not a great way to counteract the tech lords (although at least it makes a point and show other people there is a problem.)
But there is the option to use your counterpowers (you know, legislators and all that ?) The tech lords are actively trying to avoid that (see the hilarious Musk vs Breton feud.)
It would be better if your system did not give money to power to choose lawmakers.
Maybe AI will make USA realize the definition of corruption and proper election funding laws.
But, if you don't want to join the underclass, maybe, just maybe, consider not picking tech lords as kings next time.