Artificial Intelligence As A Threat
People can have their preferences and religious leaders are not an exception. For something to be considered prohibited in Islam, it has to have its basis in the sources of Islam. In short, other than dietary restrictions in Islam, prohibitions fall in the category of immoralities. For details please see: Discussion 42832 Reduction in jobs is not a basis for considering something prohibited. Almost all inventions for the masses seem to have an effect of reducing jobs. From the invention of the printing press, to automobiles, to readymade garments, to computers – everything had the effect of reducing jobs. However, most such inventions also create new opportunities as well as a lot more new jobs than they take away.