When will average people feel AI's impact? Interconnects Argues the Benefits Are Still Indirect

Nathan Lambert argues that most people have few tangible AI benefits yet, because everyday touchpoints like family, food, transportation and entertainment are largely unchanged.

He contrasts this with past industrial revolutions, which delivered physical household goods, and suggests AI's gains will compound over decades. He also warns that AI currently serves knowledge workers more than the broader public, risking political backlash.