The Dark Side of AI: Jobs, Privacy and Surveillance | We Da People Podcast EP43

Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, communicate, create, shop, and consume information. But is it helping us think more clearly—or teaching us to stop thinking for ourselves? In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Colin, and Fred explore the tension between AI’s benefits and its growing risks. They break down the difference between today’s large language models and true artificial general intelligence, then discuss why confident-sounding AI answers can still be wrong. The conversation expands into job displacement, automated customer service, self-driving transportation, AI-generated resumes, and the pressure workers may face to adapt. The crew also examines Flock cameras, phone tracking, medical data, and the larger question of what happens when governments, corporations, or individuals misuse powerful surveillance systems. They also challenge the role of social media algorithms in promoting rage, division, and conflict—especially inside the 2A community—while highlighting practical ways people can use AI for business, education, preparedness, and greater independence. The technology is not slowing down. The real challenge is learning how to benefit from it without giving up privacy, judgment, or human connection. Follow the show and leave a rating if you’re enjoying it. More links: https://wedapeople.deals/