The elites will soon have no need for us after AI.

[LegitHyperbole]

JackHandy said:

In this dystopian scenario, the masses would charge the gates and put their heads on pikes. So I imagine, even if this were their goal, the outcome would be far more tolerable for the common man than just... go die somewhere, lil' Johnny.

A virus. People would ignore it no matter how bad it seems before it's too late.  

ireadtabloids said:

There’s a big difference between being paid to defend the powerful, and being willing to participate in random slaughter.
I think you would find if the powerful pushed for that, most of the military forces would resist and suddenly they would have a powerful military force against them. Many who would otherwise be on their side would surrender arms.

No need to do that when you’re already comfortable. They’re not motivated to threaten their own position.

A virus. Noone would take it seriously after the last one.