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A discussion on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence forum is raising alarms about the potential for AI to exacerbate economic inequality in the United States. The post centers on the concern that rapidly advancing AI technologies will lead to significant job losses, disproportionately impacting workers and concentrating wealth in the hands of corporations utilizing AI. The user argues that the existing capitalist system encourages unchecked automation, potentially creating a marginalized workforce. The proposed solution involves federal regulations to curb the deployment of AI in roles currently held by humans. The original Reddit thread can be found at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p92mp5/my_concern_on_how_ai_will_shape_the_future_of_the/].