On the Growth of AI and the Loss of Our Humanity

My sister works for Turnip,
Corporation of renown.
Its aim …. Tech domination, though its critics tend to frown.

Her nature, skill and talents, their mantra helped procure.
Through endless growth and prospects.
These days, she seems demure.
Not through some quirk of character.
No need to ask her why.
There is a whiff of sinister,
You sense she must comply.
With the latest diktat from distant CEO,
Who advises; adding warmly,
‘That’s all you need to know.’

On it goes……relentless,
The profit forecast leapt.
Key staff, once viewed as gifted,
Contemplate what’s left.

“I tried Human Resources,” she explains in furtive way.
Her manner more than guarded.
All change would mean less pay.
“Keep on” they say. “Its policy,
Why not enjoy the fray?”

To feel their irritation,
When expecting thought and care.
Is no place for individuals with once appealing flair.

HR prefers compliance,
Set ways ensure the plan.
Their human nuisance management, means continue as I am.

Sensitive to challenge,
HR bot makes a call.
“Your corporate commitment appears as if to wane,
Refresh your aims and targets, your development to sustain.
.

Disturbed that loyal service is dismissed by naff decree.
She felt,
That’s it.
I’m leaving.
Goodbye compliant me.

The preferences of Turnip and maybe jobs near you,
Will soon be artificial.
No people there to view.

The trend…….remove the humans,
Bring AI to the fore.
Small shed,
Quantum computer,
No need for anymore.
Self heating, robot cleaning,
With no people to be seen.

The overarching thesis?
To business dream submit?
No thought of depth or consequence, our nature for to fit.
They claim it brings a better life,
More leisure, ease, relax, no strife.

The siren call is freedom,
No need to think.
Be brave.
Do live as true consumers from birth to sterile grave.
The bit between is managed, there’s nothing more to know.
You come upon your birthday…. Consume, then off you go.

Dismiss the rise of Turnip, all economic drive
‘Am I valued as a minion with AI set to thrive?’

What of our evolution and key planetary care?
Are we done?
As nearly finished,
Through machines that aren’t aware?

The role of our existence, has purpose to evolve.
As selfless loving humans,
All differences resolve,
Through great cooperation, uplifted spirits soar.
Not cog in corporation intent on having more.