Did you forget about all the endless solar panels and wind turbines that the AI robots progressively built over the years, for an increasingly cheaper price? Energy is abundant now.
They also built a bunch of AI robot factories, so now we have effectively limitless AI robot labor. Everyone has AI robot assistants/friends now.
Even if it was super cheap, there is no reason for their owners to share its output with anyone unless they have something to give in return. You know “trade”.
But they have something to give in return. These owners want authentic human experiences, which can only be provided by other people, not AI robots.
Authentic human experiences (or hand-built goods) are thus now much scarcer, since most people don't need to work anymore. They're sort of luxury goods/services. In this world, imagine how much you'd be willing to pay to have an exclusive, authentic house maid or hairdresser for one day, rather than just another AI robot, no matter how good it is.
Or imagine dining at a restaurant where every waiter and every cook are authentic humans, wow! An unforgettable (and prohibitively expensive) experience.
Of course, not everyone could afford that, unless they themselves are willing to provide such a service. Most people would eat at home (with food farmed, prepared/cooked and delivered by the AI robots and drones, of course), or just go to regular AI robot restaurants if they're feeling especially fancy.
I think you might be overvaluing “authentic human experiences”. It’s a luxury, not a necessity.
Rich people are notorious for seeking luxuries.
There will also be an over supply of people willing to offer it because they have nothing else to offer in trade for basic necessities.
I don't know, perhaps you are right. I do hope you are wrong, though... :)
Also, I'm hoping if such an extreme situation would present itself, governments would be forced to step in and somehow ensure people would always have their basic needs met by, say, a strategic national AI army dedicated to provide those basic needs.
I'm hoping if such an extreme situation would present itself, governments would be forced to step in and somehow ensure people would always have their basic needs met by, say, a strategic national AI army dedicated to provide those basic needs
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Did you forget about all the endless solar panels and wind turbines that the AI robots progressively built over the years, for an increasingly cheaper price? Energy is abundant now.
They also built a bunch of AI robot factories, so now we have effectively limitless AI robot labor. Everyone has AI robot assistants/friends now.
But they have something to give in return. These owners want authentic human experiences, which can only be provided by other people, not AI robots.
Authentic human experiences (or hand-built goods) are thus now much scarcer, since most people don't need to work anymore. They're sort of luxury goods/services. In this world, imagine how much you'd be willing to pay to have an exclusive, authentic house maid or hairdresser for one day, rather than just another AI robot, no matter how good it is.
Or imagine dining at a restaurant where every waiter and every cook are authentic humans, wow! An unforgettable (and prohibitively expensive) experience.
Of course, not everyone could afford that, unless they themselves are willing to provide such a service. Most people would eat at home (with food farmed, prepared/cooked and delivered by the AI robots and drones, of course), or just go to regular AI robot restaurants if they're feeling especially fancy.
I think you might be overvaluing “authentic human experiences”. It’s a luxury, not a necessity.
There will also be an over supply of people willing to offer it because they have nothing else to offer in trade for basic necessities.
Rich people are notorious for seeking luxuries.
I don't know, perhaps you are right. I do hope you are wrong, though... :)
Also, I'm hoping if such an extreme situation would present itself, governments would be forced to step in and somehow ensure people would always have their basic needs met by, say, a strategic national AI army dedicated to provide those basic needs.
Speculating is fun, isn't it? lol
That would depend on who is your government.