Bernie Sanders makes terrifying ‘doomsday’ prediction about future of humanity once AI takes over workplaces
Senator Bernie Sanders recently shared his thoughts about the future of artificial intelligence after speaking with one of the top experts in the field. He’s deeply concerned about how AI could affect our lives, especially in the workplace.
Sanders recognizes that AI can be incredibly useful. It helps people connect despite language differences, and it can assist with everyday tasks like planning vacations. But he also warns that AI is a double-edged sword—it’s not entirely good or entirely bad. The real issue, he says, is how we choose to use it and who gets the benefits.
He’s worried that, like many other technologies and systems, AI could end up mostly helping the rich and powerful while leaving everyday workers behind. If things continue the way they are now, Sanders fears that workers won’t see the advantages of AI—only the downsides.
He emphasized that this is the most important point: AI should help working people, not just make life easier for those already in charge.
Sanders has spoken with both CEOs in the tech world and top AI experts, and he found that opinions vary. Some experts are optimistic, while others are seriously alarmed.
One major concern he mentioned is how AI might affect jobs. Some believe millions of jobs could be lost. Others think it will be similar to past technological changes—some jobs will go away, but new ones will be created. Sanders doesn’t think it will be that simple. He believes this time could be different, and the economic impact might be far worse than past changes like the Industrial Revolution.
He’s also worried about how powerful AI could become. This isn’t just science fiction anymore. Some of the world’s most informed minds are warning that AI might eventually reach a point where humans can’t control it—and it might even end up controlling us. That’s the so-called “doomsday” scenario, and it’s a real concern among people who know the technology best.
Despite these fears, Sanders still hopes AI can be used in ways that help everyone. He wants it to support people not just financially, but emotionally too. He worries that as technology moves forward, people could feel more disconnected, unhappy, and mentally unwell.
His message is clear: we need to make sure AI is used to help human beings—not replace or harm them. That should be the main goal as we move forward.
