Robots taking human jobs is causing a 'hellish dystopia'

As the capabilities of robots and AI continues to grow, a leading scientist has warned that the machine takeover will lead mankind into a'hellish dystopia'. Dr Subhash Kak, a computing expert at Oklahoma University, says employment provides people with a sense of self-worth and value. He believes this self-worth will be lost as robots take control, leading humans into a life of'meaningless' misery. He claims the US opioid addiction and the rise of extremist groups are an early omen of a dystopian future. As our world becomes more and more technology-driven, robots could replace workers in a huge number of jobs, which could lead to a dystopian future where human life in'meaningless, a leading scientist says (stock image) A report in November suggested that physical jobs in predictable environments – including machine-operators and fast-food worker – are the most likely to be replaced by robots.