Alex Karp says AI is bad news for 'humanities-trained, largely Democratic voters'

Alex Karp says AI is bad news for 'humanities-trained, largely Democratic voters'


"If you are going to disrupt the economic and, therefore, political power significantly of one party's base, highly educated, often female voters who vote mostly Democrat, and military and working class people who do not feel supported, and you feel like that's, you believe that that's going to work out politically — you're in an insane asylum," Karp told CNBC on Thursday on the sidelines of AIPCon 9 in Maryland. If you enjoy using FR and agree it's a worthwhile endeavor, please consider making a contribution today: Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you, Jim Precision pipe cutting with less material waste Accessing tight spaces that humans struggle to reach Tiny robots that can find and fix leaks autonomously inside water pipes Expert Estimates Most experts suggest it could take at least 2–3 decades before AI and robotics can reliably replicate a human plumber’s full skill set New construction is likely to be automated sooner than repair/maintenance work on existing homes The broader consensus is that plumbing will be one of the last jobs automated — the combination of physical dexterity, on-site problem solving, and unpredictable environments makes it uniquely resistant to replacement”

Author: Business Insider


Published at: 2026-03-15 22:52:36

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