AI Capitalism: The Next Evolution of Economic Control

How Technology is Reshaping Power, Exploitation, and the Future of Work

Artificial Intelligence is the new economic evolution

I. The Next Revolution of Capitalism is Here—And You’re Not in Control

The next phase of capitalism won’t just exploit workers—it will replace them entirely.

For centuries, capitalism has relied on cheap labor and resource extraction to generate wealth for the elite. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have emerged as the newest tools of economic control.

The rules of the game are changing—and if you don’t own the technology, you won’t just be a worker—you’ll be a product.

II. Capitalism Was Never About Helping People—It’s About Control

Capitalism is an economic system where individuals and corporations own the means of production and operate for profit.

Workers sell their labor for wages, but in a capitalist economy, wages are designed to keep workers dependent—never powerful.

Capitalism developed gradually, with its modern form emerging during the 18th and 19th centuries alongside the Industrial Revolution. While earlier forms of commerce existed, the shift to factory production and wage labor solidified the system we recognize today.

Modern capitalism is a dynamic system that has adapted to changing economic, technological, and social conditions. It is marked by a high degree of globalization, technological integration and the heavy influence of financial markets.

Technological advancements, particularly in areas like information technology, artificial intelligence, and automation, have profoundly shaped modern capitalist practices, where information is the most valuable asset.

Tech giants like Google, Meta (Facebook), and Amazon harvest user data to monetize human behavior, turning every search, click, and purchase into a revenue stream.

Consumers are both the product and the buyer—feeding into an endless loop of data-driven manipulation.

Corporations monetize human behavior at unprecedented levels, creating new layers of economic inequality. 

Capitalism thrives on inequality. It survives on extraction, whether from land, labor, or now, data, and It rewards monopolies—the most successful businesses are those that eliminate competition and consolidate power.

Examples: Google, Amazon, Meta, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth Group, Pfizer, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Nestle, Walmart, i.e.

Capitalism has never existed without an underclass—but now, that underclass is shifting.

III. The Underclass is Changing—And White-Collar Workers Are Next

Capitalism has always relied on an underclass that keeps the system running.

The underclass is a group of people who do the hardest, most essential work while receiving the least compensation and benefits. Capitalism has never existed without an underclass.

The underclass keeps the system running, yet remains exploited, disposable, and economically vulnerable. The only thing that changes over time is who or what is being exploited.

Yesterday, it was enslaved people, indentured servants, and factory workers. Today, it is gig workers, undocumented & immigrant labor, and the global underclass. Tomorrow it will be you- the white collar worker with advanced education, specialized skills and office or remote work environments.

As AI and automation advance, capitalism will create a new underclass: those left behind by technology. Millions of workers will become irrelevant to the labor market, replaced by AI that never demands wages or benefits.

A 2023 Goldman Sachs report estimated that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs globally.

Unlike past revolutions, where industrial workers could transition into new roles, AI is replacing human thought, not just human labor.

And now, capitalism is evolving into its next phase: AI-driven control over both labor and consumption.

Oxford University’s Future of Work study predicts that 47% of U.S. jobs are at risk of automation.

Wealth requires a permanent working class that never accumulates power. Corporations profit when people live paycheck to paycheck. Technology isn’t eliminating exploitation—it’s making it more efficient.

The Outcome? A growing class of people will be trapped in a world they don’t control, priced out of stability by automated capitalism.

AI is not just a tool—it’s a new form of capitalism.

IV. AI is Not Neutral—It’s a Corporate Weapon

AI is marketed as a tool for progress, innovation, and efficiency. But in reality, capitalism ensures that every piece of technology becomes a tool for corporate greed.

Companies now hold more power over consumers and workers, using AI to control wages, pricing, and access.

Just like factories replaced artisanal workers, and corporations replaced small businesses, AI is poised to replace human labor while concentrating wealth in the hands of tech elites.

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Here’s how AI is already manipulating everyday people:

• Dynamic Pricing: Uber has been caught charging higher fares to iPhone users compared to Android users. - Business Today

• Personalized Price Gouging: Airlines are testing AI-driven fare models that charge customers based on their income, browsing history, and perceived "willingness to pay."

• Rent Price Manipulation: Landlords are using AI to analyze competitor pricing in real time, artificially inflating rents. This practice has been linked to rising housing costs in major U.S. cities.

• Surge Pricing in Grocery Stores: AI-powered checkout systems adjust food prices in seconds based on customer demand. - The Times

The Outcome? AI is being used not to make life easier—but to extract as much money as possible from consumers.

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V. The Distractions That Keep You From Fighting Back

You are distracted.

While AI reshapes power and wealth, you are kept distracted—not by accident, but by design.

Racism, sexism, classism, ageism—these issues are very real, but they have also been weaponized by the elite to prevent mass unity.

Political polarization keeps the public locked in endless debates while corporations expand their control.

Identity-based culture wars dominate social discourse, making it difficult to unite against economic struggles.

Corporate media amplifies outrage cycles while laws are quietly passed that strip privacy and deregulate AI.

Elites fund and amplify culture wars through media and social platforms, ensuring that we are always at war with one another—never with them.

The Outcome? We fight each other instead of holding the real power players accountable.

While media narratives focus on identity-based conflicts, laws are quietly passed that strip privacy, deregulate AI, and consolidate power in the hands of a few.

These "isms" divide the working class, stopping us from focusing on the systemic issues that affect everyone—jobs, education, privacy, and power.

VI. What They Don’t Want Us Talking About

• The Education Crisis – STEM and literacy rates are plummeting, leaving the next generation ill-equipped to challenge AI-driven capitalism.

• The Dissolution of the Middle Class – AI and automation are replacing stable jobs, forcing millions into economic precarity.

• Corporate-Government Collusion – Big Tech has more power than elected officials, shaping policy behind closed doors.

• Algorithmic Secrecy – AI systems dictate everything (from job opportunities to prices), yet no one understands how they work.

• A Society in Survival Mode – When people are struggling to meet basic needs, they cannot focus on systemic change.

The Outcome? A distracted, uninformed, and financially exhausted population is easier to control. Instead of demanding economic reform, people focus on short-term survival— paying rent, affording groceries, keeping up with inflation.

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VII. How We Take Back Control

• Shift the Conversation – Stop engaging in engineered distractions and refocus on economic and technological realities.

• Demand Algorithmic Transparency – AI decisions must be explainable, fair, and publicly accountable.

• Push for AI & STEM Education – A tech-literate society is harder to exploit.

• Expose Corporate Influence Over Policy – Demand regulation that protects people, not billionaires.

• Build Economic Independence – Self-sufficiency, alternative currencies, decentralized tech—anything that reduces reliance on exploitative systems.

Final Thought: Capitalism’s Ultimate Evolution

Capitalism always optimizes for profit, not people. It has extracted labor, monopolized resources, and thrived on economic inequality. But now, with AI, it no longer needs workers—it only needs consumers.

This is capitalism at its peak efficiency: a system where wealth is consolidated, labor is expendable, and every interaction is monetized in real-time.

AI won’t just replace jobs—it will control access to opportunity itself.AI won’t just adjust prices—it will determine what you can afford before you even realize it.AI won’t just collect data—it will shape your economic reality based on what benefits corporations most.

This is no longer about free markets or fair competition. This is a closed system where technology serves the elite—while the rest of us are trapped in algorithmic servitude.

AI has the potential to benefit humanity—if it is controlled by the people.

Distractions keep us divided. AI, automation, and unchecked corporate power are the real threats. Until we recognize how the elite manufacture division, we will remain powerless in a system designed to keep us struggling.

If we do nothing, we don’t just lose our jobs—we lose our agency.

The real battle is not just against AI—it’s against the system that uses it to deepen inequality and control the masses.

The only question left is:

Will you accept a world where AI decides your worth, or will you fight for one where people—not algorithms—shape the future?

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AI is often criticized for deepening inequality and replacing jobs, but this blog is an example of how AI can also be used for good. It helped me research, organize, and refine complex ideas, making this critical conversation more accessible.

AI didn’t replace my voice—it enhanced my ability to inform and challenge the status quo. The real issue isn’t AI itself, but who controls it and how it’s used. If we use AI as a tool for education, empowerment, and truth, it can serve the people—not just the powerful.

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