Jeff Bezos predicts AI will increase demand for human workers at VivaTech Paris
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Shiona McCallum
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Summary
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted at the VivaTech conference in Paris that AI will create more jobs for humans rather than replace them. He pushed back against growing concerns about AI-driven job displacement, arguing instead that the technology will unlock new opportunities and increase demand for human labor. This position contradicts warnings from other tech and political figures about AI's impact on employment.
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AI will unlock new opportunities and increase demand for human labour
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