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February 16, 2016

When machines can do any job, what will humans do?
Houston TX (SPX) Feb 16, 2016
University computer scientist Moshe Vardi expects that within 30 years, machines will be capable of doing almost any job that a human can. In anticipation, he is asking his colleagues to consider the societal implications. Can the global economy adapt to greater than 50 percent unemployment? Will those out of work be content to live a life of leisure? "We are approaching a time when machines will be able to outperform humans at almost any task," Vardi said. "I believe that society needs to confron ... read more

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