Comment by komali2

I share your feelings however I disagree that this is unique to AI nor that we as engineers are necessarily uniquely equipped to help the situation.

I disagree with this being unique to AI because every improved technology since the automated loom has concentrated wealth and power. AI is an improved technology so it'll do so also.

I disagree that engineers are uniquely equipped to do anything about this fact because the solution to wealth concentration due to improved technology has basically nothing to do with technology and everything to do with sociology and politics.

Our technology keeps improving and I keep being surprised to hear people say "ah, with our improved efficiency, we can finally work ten hours a week and kick our feet up." The first people to say that were the luddites and when they found out that wasn't to be the case, they burned down factories about it. Why do we think it will suddenly be different for this specific technology?

I agree we should do something about it but I don't think the solution involves code.