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Re:Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at a... by mr_toad on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @08:56AM (#43831936)
> I recently used Gemini for some tax advice that would have cost hundreds of dollars to get from a licensed tax agent.

That’s like buying a wrench and changing your own spark plugs. Wrenches are not putting mechanics out of business.

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Re:Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at a... by Avicebron on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @09:06AM (#43832058)
Depends on how good the wrench is, if I can walk over to the wrench, kick it, say change my spark plugs now you fuck, and it does so instantly and for free and doesn't complain....
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