Part 8/12:

The Global Impact and Future of National Economies

Countries like India and the UK are already contemplating how AI will reshape their economic futures. India, intending to leverage AI for growth, risks losing manufacturing and service jobs to American-controlled AGI systems, which can produce goods and services more cheaply. This could result in a scenario where most nations become clients—economically dependent on American AI giants.

In the UK, the dilemma is stark: what becomes of an economy that loses its traditional industries? Tourism might remain, but the loss of manufacturing and white-collar jobs may fundamentally alter societal structures. The concern is that only a tiny elite of AI specialists will benefit, while the majority face unemployment or underemployment.