Disruption of economic systems (e.g., labour market, money value, tax system)
AI systems capable of creating economic or cultural value, including through reproduction of human innovation or creativity (e.g., art, music, writing, coding, invention), destabilizing economic and social systems that rely on human effort. The ubiquity of AI-generated content may lead to reduced appreciation for human skills, disruption of creative and knowledge-based industries, and homogenization of cultural experiences.
Part of Economic AI Risks
Other risks from Wirtz, Weyerer & Kehl (2022) (37)
Informational and Communicational AI Risks
4.1 Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scaleInformational and Communicational AI Risks > Manipulation and control of information provision (e.g., personalised adds, filtered news)
4.1 Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scaleInformational and Communicational AI Risks > Disinformation and computational propaganda
4.1 Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scaleInformational and Communicational AI Risks > Censorship of opinions expressed in the Internet restricts freedom of expression
5.2 Loss of human agency and autonomyInformational and Communicational AI Risks > Endangerment of data protection through AI cyberattacks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmEconomic AI Risks
6.2 Increased inequality and decline in employment quality