Stephen Hawking says technology will devastate the middle class

The famous physicist pleads for humans to work together, as this is "the most dangerous time for our planet."

"The automation of factories has already decimated jobs in traditional manufacturing, and the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to extend this job destruction deep into the middle classes, with only the most caring, creative or supervisory roles remaining," he says.

Yes, robots are now better salespeople than humans.

by Chris Matyszczyk

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