At Davos 2026, Elon Musk sat across from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and said: "With robotics and AI, this is really the path to abundance for all." He wasn't alone. Tech leaders and futurists have been selling a similar vision for years - a world where artificial intelligence and automation handle the dirty work while humanity reaps the benefits. More productivity, less scarcity, prosperity for everyone.
It's a compelling story. It's also a lie.