The article has this near the end:

Perhaps AI algorithms are just getting started, and in the coming years they will automate health care, education, retail and other industries the way machine tools once automated the assembly line. If that happens, either humans will have to find new things to do that can’t be easily automated -- for example, creative jobs -- or something like Yang’s basic income proposal will indeed become necessary.

Isn't it obvious this is happening right now and increasing? The articles uses words like "Perhaps" and "If that happens" as if this is some science fiction. This isn't some possible far future, it's currently in progress right now. Self driving trucks are already being tested on the roads. And so much more is coming in other industries.