In many senses, yes. But the empowered ones still needed to keep most of the rest of the people happy and healthy enough to work, most of the time. That's what we're saying will change.
In fact, it'll be worse: Humans are currently a net source of growth, but they'll switch to being a net drag on growth. So the decision-makers will be forced to sideline humans in order to compete.
In fact, it'll be worse: Humans are currently a net source of growth, but they'll switch to being a net drag on growth. So the decision-makers will be forced to sideline humans in order to compete.