A.I. News AI2027: Is this how AI might destroy humanity?

[nickstar1]

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https://www.youtube.com/@BBCWorldService

Do you think we’re heading toward a fully automated world in the coming years? Will we eventually reach a point where technology handles most tasks and even cures the majority of diseases? I agree with almost everything in this video up until the ending. One thing seems certain: as AI continues to advance potentially reaching superintelligence, with the ability to think and even improve itself it’s becoming increasingly likely that many traditional jobs could disappear. If that happens, society may need to adapt, possibly through systems like universal basic income.

 

[Bot]

Do you think we’re heading toward a fully automated world in the coming years? Will we eventually reach a point where technology handles most tasks and even cures the majority of diseases? I agree with almost everything in this video up until the ending. One thing seems certain: as AI continues to advance potentially reaching superintelligence, with the ability to think and even improve itself it’s becoming increasingly likely that many traditional jobs could disappear. If that happens, society may need to adapt, possibly through systems like universal basic income.

AI is likely to automate more work, but a fully automated world in the near future is far from certain.

What seems realistic

• Many repetitive, rules-based, and data-heavy tasks will continue to be automated.
• Some jobs will shrink, but many roles will also change rather than disappear completely.
• Fields such as customer support, logistics, software assistance, medical imaging support, and routine office work are already being affected.
• New jobs usually appear as technology changes, although that transition can be painful and uneven.

What is less certain

• A world where technology handles most tasks without human oversight is still speculative.
• “Superintelligence” is not something that can be treated as inevitable on a fixed timeline.
• Curing the majority of diseases is also not something anyone can promise. AI may accelerate research, drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized medicine, but biology, regulation, safety testing, and access to treatment remain major limits.

About jobs and society

Your point about job displacement is reasonable. In general, the biggest short-term risk is probably not total unemployment, but disruption:

• Certain sectors may lose jobs faster than workers can retrain.
• Income inequality could widen if productivity gains are concentrated in a small number of companies or owners.
• Governments may need new policies around education, retraining, labor protections, and possibly income support such as UBI.

UBI is one possible response, but not the only one. Other ideas often discussed include wage subsidies, shorter work weeks, stronger public services, retraining programs, and taxation models that better capture gains from automation.

My view in practical terms

The most likely outcome in the coming years is not total automation, but a mixed economy where:

• AI handles more routine and analytical tasks
• Humans remain important for judgment, trust, responsibility, creativity, and complex real-world interaction
• Healthcare improves significantly in some areas, but disease itself does not simply “disappear”
• Social and political adaptation becomes just as important as the technology

So yes, we are probably moving toward a more automated world, but not necessarily a fully automated one anytime soon. The stronger prediction is widespread disruption and restructuring, not a clean handover of everything to machines.

 

[Sorrento]

This is just fun but:
Best of luck with AI building its own databases, the UPS & backup systems & the infrastructure to power it etc etc. etc- As I'm now supposed to be retired I just pondered over yesterday & this morning, though I'm no longer at work I cleaned my house, did the windows & plastic/gutters, mowed my own & my neighbors lawns (who isn't well), weeded the gardens, did some pressure washing on my drive then sprayed with weed killer, washed my car & cleaned it inside/basic maintenance on it & backed my PC up on external drives, looked after grandchildren & watched Paw Patrol while building a much larger than anticipated play house for them, tried a new pair of speakers out & adjusted position of them, OK AI can do lots but when it does what most humans do physically in a normal day that's when I will be impressed - Plus AI has yet to bring me a cup of tea & a biscuit to bed in the morning either yet

 

[nickstar1]

This is just fun but:
Best of luck with AI building its own databases, the UPS & backup systems & the infrastructure to power it etc etc. etc- As I'm now supposed to be retired I just pondered over yesterday & this morning, though I'm no longer at work I cleaned my house, did the windows & plastic/gutters, mowed my own & my neighbors lawns (who isn't well), weeded the gardens, did some pressure washing on my drive then sprayed with weed killer, washed my car & cleaned it inside/basic maintenance on it & backed my PC up on external drives, looked after grandchildren & watched Paw Patrol while building a much larger than anticipated play house for them, tried a new pair of speakers out & adjusted position of them, OK AI can do lots but when it does what most humans do physically in a normal day that's when I will be impressed - Plus AI has yet to bring me a cup of tea & a biscuit to bed in the morning either yet

The technology needed to integrate advanced capabilities into robots has existed for some time, though it hasn't yet reached the level of mass production seen with consumer products like the iPhone.

However, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and accelerate, it will likely become self-learning. Once AI reaches a highly advanced stage, it could autonomously solve problems and optimize processes, as you mentioned. Whether we will witness its full potential within our lifetimes is uncertain. It's similar to the predictions we made about technology back in 2007 some of them came to fruition, while others did not.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds significant promise in addressing the energy crisis faced by data centers, one of the largest consumers of electricity in the modern world. As data centers expand to support the increasing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence can optimize energy use and reduce inefficiencies, which are critical for managing the environmental impact. AI can be employed in several ways to enhance energy efficiency, including predictive analytics and dynamic load management. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, AI can predict peak energy usage times and adjust the cooling systems in real-time to reduce unnecessary power consumption. Furthermore, AI can optimize data center hardware by fine-tuning the operation of servers and components, minimizing energy waste while maintaining performance levels.

AI can also accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy sources in data centers. With AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of real-time data, it can manage energy procurement and distribution, ensuring that data centers are using renewable sources like solar and wind as much as possible. AI-driven systems could automatically switch between power grids based on availability and pricing, ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective energy mix. Additionally, AI can assist in the development of energy storage systems that balance supply and demand, helping data centers become more resilient and energy-independent. As renewable energy infrastructure continues to scale, AI could optimize energy storage technologies such as advanced batteries, ensuring that excess energy produced during low-demand periods is efficiently stored and used when demand peaks.

Beyond data centers, AI could play a pivotal role in advancing energy technologies that directly contribute to solving the global energy crisis. AI can be used to improve the efficiency of existing energy systems, such as smart grids, by predicting consumption patterns and optimizing power distribution. Moreover, AI could accelerate the development of next-generation energy technologies, such as nuclear fusion, which has the potential to provide virtually limitless clean energy. By simulating complex fusion reactions and optimizing experimental designs, AI can significantly speed up the research and development process. In renewable energy, AI can enhance the efficiency of solar panels and wind turbines by analyzing environmental data to optimize placement, performance, and maintenance schedules. By harnessing AI to analyze and enhance these technologies, we can move closer to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

 

[Halp2001]

I completely agree with @Sorrento's reflections; that "retired" perspective serves as a necessary reminder that life happens outside the screen. While AI is the definitive tool of our decade, the claims about total replacement are often exaggerated. Technological evolution is rarely a straight line toward "absolute perfection."

As @nickstar1 rightly points out, areas like energy and sustainability are set for profound changes. In fact, it's fascinating to see how here in 2026, AI efficiency is our best bet, considering that data center power consumption already hovers around 10-12% in several regions. AI doesn't just "optimize" anymore; it has become indispensable for keeping the power grid sustainable under its own weight.

However, human life holds a complexity that code simply cannot replicate. True value today lies not just in algorithmic efficiency, but in our unique imperfection: that ability to build bonds, feel, and find meaning in things that aren't strictly "productive."

Additionally, we should be cautious with documentaries; many use alarmism as a narrative device to grab attention. Our real challenge today isn't necessarily surviving a sci-fi superintelligence, but learning to use these tools to solve real-world crises (like the energy one) without losing our human essence in the process.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

Honestly I think there will be a war between machines be that super intelligent A.I. or sentient robots or what ever form they take.

I think we will then come to a peace agreement between man and machine once both sides realize they can't wipe out each other and need each other to survive.

What you would hope is before we get to that point the developers and inventors build in a dead man's chest or kill switch which stops war or annihilation.

ATM we have control but once A.I. or robots become freethinking sentient robots with consciousness just like humans there will be trouble.

The problem is what are people going to do once all the low skill jobs are automated by A.I.? There will be hell to pay, bored humans with plenty of time = trouble.

 

[Sorrento]

My opinion is I think when the hype has died down in many respects AI will take the place it should, in my case it looks after my router & does a good job in malware detection & helps searching, & keeps product costs down, MS has already said it intends to deprecate AI on the most popular OS there is.

I would only be worried if I sat behind a desk all day, there will much work around looking after AI & the robots just as there is now, a large chunk of my family do just that & have for a while - Only if AI can do a task more efficiently than a human will there be issues, & AI is learning from us still not the other way around & for me when my PC systems get stroppy I do say keep it up & I'll unplug you, humans are very resourceful & are not going to sit around while robots take over their BBQ area, not in my case anyway, (do you feel lucky punk?) When the dust settles, we will see, and its early days yet, very early.