Don't get me wrong, I love artificial intelligence.
I think AI makes the world an easier place.
I even wrote about why everyone with a website should get their own chatbot.
https://www.mostlyblogging.com/chatbot/
However, when I saw robots flipping burgers on CNN 10, I did not know what to think.
On one hand, the robots have many advantages:
They won't ask for a raise
They won't call in sick
They won't cause "drama" with other employees
They will make sure the burgers are all the same size
They will make sure the burgers aren't overcooked or undercooked.
However, I felt the same kind of sadness I felt when I first saw an orchestra at a musical in the theater replaced by one man with a lot of electronics which could help him reproduce the sounds of an orchestra-- without the musicians getting paid.
What about at the market? Have you been in lines where you scan yourselves and the checkers who used to ring you up used to work there?
I heard Amazon is planning a big New York store where there are no workers!
People go in, and when they take something off the shelf, it automatically gets billed to their account.
How do you feel about machines replacing workers?
Are you ready for people to become even more obsolete?
I look forward to your comments.
Are you torn about the advantages and disadvantages of technology like I am?
