THE Bill Gates brought to the fore the debate on the impact of artificial intelligence, saying that «In 20 years artificial intelligence will have changed things so much that this purely capitalist framework will probably no longer work.».
As he explained, speaking with Indian businessman Nicky Kamath on podcast People by WTF, he is not just referring to a technological development, but to a profound change in the economic model and the labour market. In his assessment, genetic artificial intelligence combined with robotics can address chronic staff shortages in key areas.
«AI will cover deficiencies in doctors, teachers and workers»
Gates argued that artificial intelligence could fill the gaps that have existed for decades in health, education, industry and other sectors.
«We've always had deficiencies: doctors, educators, factory people. These deficiencies will cease to exist. It will be a fairly profound change that will release a lot of time», report.
Its main position is that, since artificial intelligence undertakes work that currently requires skilled workers, the economy will no longer be limited by the lack of human resources or available knowledge. This, as he said, will lead to a new way of thinking about productivity, work, income and free time.
«The role of robots in manual work»
Microsoft's co-founder has also been particularly involved in the contribution of robotics to professions requiring physical presence, such as processing, construction and hotel cleanliness.
As he said, these tasks still require accuracy, movement and skills that today's robots do not have fully, but he appeared optimistic about developments.
«It takes extremely good hands to do these jobs. We'll make it.», note.
Less hours of work and early retirement
One of the most interesting points of his interview was the assessment that artificial intelligence would allow people to work less and retire earlier.
«You can retire earlier and work shorter working weeks. This will require almost a philosophical review of how we use our time. We will have created, in a way, free intelligence», stated.
This provision contrasts with what is happening today in many countries, where governments consider increasing retirement age limits, while insurance systems are under increasing pressure.
Although the idea that technology will reduce working time is not new, Bill Gates considers that combining artificial intelligence with humanoid robots can accelerate this transition as never before.
