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Artificial intelligence is rapidly automating tasks across various sectors, prompting a deeper examination of its societal consequences. While the economic disruption to labor markets is widely discussed, experts are now highlighting the potential for AI-driven automation to fundamentally alter power structures. The diminished need for human labor could create new vulnerabilities and exacerbate existing inequalities, potentially leading to increased oppression, according to discussions originating on platforms like Reddit ([https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1naob47/ai_automation_is_not_just_an_economic_issue_labor/]). This raises critical questions about the future distribution of power in an increasingly automated world.