In an effort to address the growing concerns over AI’s impact on the labor market, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has called for stringent regulations to prevent corporations from leveraging artificial intelligence to displace human workers. His recent comments were prompted by the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which has been met with significant backlash from gamers due to its extensive use of AI-generated content. The game, which includes numerous AI-created icons, posters, and achievements, has been criticized as ‘AI slop,’ a term reflecting widespread discontent among players.
Khanna’s tweet emphasized the need for companies to ensure that the deployment of AI does not come at the expense of human employment. He advocated for measures that would give artists and creators a voice in how AI is implemented and proposed that they should share in the profits generated by such technologies. Additionally, Khanna suggested the imposition of a tax on mass displacement, aiming to deter companies from using AI to eliminate jobs for profit. His stance has sparked broader discussions about the ethical implications of AI usage in the entertainment industry and beyond.