OpenAI's potential $2,000 monthly subscription for its AI product has sparked concerns about job displacement. The product, essentially an AI Agent-scale device, boasting PhD-level intelligence, could replace human workers in various fields, leading to significant cost savings for companies. This raises questions about the future of work and the potential for widespread unemployment as AI technology advances. However, there are also optimistic perspectives. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) will initially have a less dramatic impact than feared, giving society time to adapt. He envisions a future where AI-driven automation drastically reduces the cost of goods and services, potentially leading to a world where basic needs are met for everyone, and work becomes optional. This "Moore's Law for everything" scenario hinges on the ability of AI to dramatically lower production costs and the willingness of society to embrace this change. (summary assisted with Gemini 1.5)
