AI Robotic Takeover

In this EGR video, we track and measure a AI robotic cleaner at Walmart in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Show more

The AI robotic cleaner is a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot.

The robot is run by artificial intelligence software (AI software), which provides the intelligence for automation. In addition, the robot uses wireless connection, sensors including long range lidar sensor data, and video cameras.

We detected mid-level EMF radiation (2-3 V/m peak signal) in front of the robot while in operation, which is attributable to the surveillance sensors.

The sensors have a reach of about 10 feet.

Although this robot is efficient and saves on labour costs, it does result in net societal job loss:

Floor cleaners and manufactures of the floor cleaning equipment used by cleaners versus the manufacturer of the AI robotic cleaner and equipment maintenance people (as shown in the video). Apparently 80% of the floor cleaning hours are reduced by the AI robotic cleaner.

Buzz feed as an example just cut 15% of its workforce due to generative AI (around 250 people out of 1700).

There are estimates of 300 million to 400 million job loss due to artificial intelligence globally, and up to 1 billion job loss over the next ten years.

Corporations via capitalism seek to cut expenses including labour, which will only accelerate the job loss due to artificial intelligence. Is this an inherent, self-destructive flaw of capitalism?

Universal Basic Income is already in place to give basic subsistence to all those people who will be laid off by artificial intelligence, in order to prevent massive social unrest.

With millions of people displaced from jobs, and Western economies driven by consumer demand, what will happen to these economies?

Stephen.Garvey@EmergingGlobalRealities.com