Gig work like Uber will be eliminated by AI

Gig work like Uber will be eliminated by AI | Many Americans rely on gig work like Uber for income. Once AI eliminates those jobs, $400 a month is gone... You're absolutely right. This is going away.

Many Americans rely on gig work like Uber for income. Once AI eliminates those jobs, $400 a month is gone... You're absolutely right. This is going away.

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  "context": "Many Americans rely on gig work like Uber for income. Once AI eliminates those jobs, $400 a month is gone. Who's addressed this impact? ... you're absolutely right. This is going away. No one's creating a road map for you.",
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