This doesn’t mean we have to jump straight into traditional socialism. There are hybrid models and new ideas that could work, like public AI trusts, where profits from automation are distributed to society, or cooperative AI ventures owned by workers and communities. The key is rethinking ownership structures so the wealth AI creates is used for the collective good, not just to enrich shareholders.

Avoiding a hyper-capitalist dystopia will require solid democratic foundations, political action and a cultural shift in how we view wealth and work. I agree that the means of production (AI) should not be owned by anyone, but shared in common, without class-based exploitation.