The answer isn’t clear, but a new study out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is sure to add fuel to the fire. Analyzing 151 million American workers, the researchers calculated that today’s AI systems are already mature enough to automate the tasks of more than 20 million American workers, or 11.7 percent of the entire labor force, if they were fully deployed across the country. The researchers examined how many occupational tasks could be automated by AI, along with the dollar value of each task. The researchers said the study and index are meant for policy makers to measure the impact of AI and any related legislation and programs on their constituents. “Start boycotting!”More on AI: Godfather of AI Predicts Total Breakdown of Society