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Senator Bernie Sanders has raised alarms over technology companies' plans to automate jobs in American classrooms, warning that robots could replace human teachers.
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In a series of social media posts on Monday, the Vermont Independent criticized what he called "Big Tech oligarchs" for seeking to replace tens of millions of workers with artificial intelligence and robotics.
"The Big Tech oligarchs want to replace tens of millions of jobs with robots. They want robots teaching our kids," Sanders wrote.
He questioned the societal impact of reducing human interaction, emphasizing that personal relationships are essential for well-being.
"At the end of the day, in my view, as human beings, for us to be healthy and happy people, we need each other," Sanders said.
"That’s all we got is us."
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Divergent Views Among Business Leaders
Prominent financial figures have offered contrasting perspectives on AI's effect on employment.
Investor Kevin O’Leary argued that technological shifts will create new industries and increase demand for specialized skills, rather than causing mass unemployment.
Ray Dalio warned that while AI boosts efficiency and lowers costs, it could also displace workers and widen economic inequality, necessitating workforce retraining.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos dismissed projections of massive job losses, stating that AI will optimize human capabilities in fields like radiology and software engineering, not replace workers.
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Sanders' comments have reignited debate over the role of automation in education and the broader economy.
