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The front page of DER SPIEGEL features a mix of international news including a wildfire in France, US accusations against Cuba, and North Korean recommendations during a heatwave. A prominent story discusses the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on capitalism and democracy, exploring…

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The New AI Capitalism ↗

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This SPIEGEL cover story explores how Artificial Intelligence is making human labor obsolete, potentially ending capitalism and endangering democracy, as predicted by Karl Marx. The piece examines the implications for the middle class, tech billionaires, and democratic systems.

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