We have entered a new zone in human development, one where our machines are very nearly as good as creating things as we are.
This is a bizarre new world that we are not nearly ready for. And yet here we are!
The most common thing that people are talking about is the jobs, and whole industries, that are about to be disrupted.
That's serious.
Even more serious is the worsening of the global credibility crisis. Now there can be photo/video evidence of absolutely any truth claim.
In the very near future only wealthy folks will have access to verifiable truth. The rest of us will struggle along with near perfect representations of lies. Not just propaganda, but in all areas of popular culture.
@corlin In essence, this is the current situation. It got more difficult for the elite with the deconstruction of the broadcast model, and the democratisation of creative abilities.
But the rich and powerful still have unmatched influence. It shows up in everything from electric cars to fast fashion.