Mechanize Aims to Automate All Work with AI

Tamay Besiroglu, a renowned AI researcher, has launched a new startup called Mechanize, which aims to automate all human work. The announcement was made via a post on X, where Besiroglu outlined the company's mission to create virtual work environments, benchmarks, and training data to enable full economic automation.

Mechanize's approach involves developing simulated environments that replicate real-world job scenarios, allowing AI agents to learn and perform tasks typically done by humans. The startup's focus is initially on white-collar jobs, with the potential market estimated at $60 trillion globally, based on current human wages.

The launch has sparked significant controversy, with critics expressing concern over the implications of replacing human labor with AI. Despite the backlash, Besiroglu argues that automating labor could lead to economic growth and higher living standards. Mechanize is backed by notable investors, including Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Jeff Dean.