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AI Startup Aims to Automate All Jobs

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-21T11:52:49.591300+05:30

- Mechanize, a new startup founded by AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu, aims to fully automate the economy by replacing human workers with AI agents. - The launch has sparked controversy, with many criticizing the potential impact on human employment and questioning the mission of Besiroglu's reputable research institute, Epoch. - Critics express concerns about the feasibility of humans affording products produced by AI without traditional employment income. - Besiroglu argues that the automation of labor could lead to economic growth and higher living standards, despite the concerns. - Despite the controversy, Mechanize has received backing from notable investors and is actively hiring as it works to refine AI agent capabilities. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/19/famed-ai-researcher-launches-controversial-startup-to-replace-all-human-workers-everywhere/)

Mechanize, a new startup founded by AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu, aims to fully automate the economy by replacing human workers with AI agents.
The launch has sparked controversy, with many criticizing the potential impact on human employment and questioning the mission of Besiroglu's reputable research institute, Epoch.
Critics express concerns about the feasibility of humans affording products produced by AI without traditional employment income.
Besiroglu argues that the automation of labor could lead to economic growth and higher living standards, despite the concerns.
Despite the controversy, Mechanize has received backing from notable investors and is actively hiring as it works to refine AI agent capabilities.

Source: Techcrunch