Senator Sanders Warns of 100 Million Job Losses Due to AI Automation

Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a substantial threat to the job market, with Senator Bernie Sanders predicting up to 100 million American jobs could disappear within the next decade. In a video report released this week and supported by a Senate Committee report, Sanders argues that tech giants prioritize automation over worker welfare, potentially exacerbating existing social inequalities. The report highlights sectors particularly vulnerable to AI, such as fast food, accounting, and transportation, where repetitive tasks are susceptible to automation. While many view AI as crucial for the future of Web3, Sanders urges action, proposing measures like a robot tax and a 32-hour workweek to mitigate the impact of this technological shift. He criticizes tech moguls like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, accusing them of prioritizing automation at the expense of workers’ livelihoods.