> Why do people want to work if AI can do the job?

That's how they get paid.

> What's up with the data center hate?

Data centers are where AI comes from.

> Why worry about marginal data center costs if there is UBI?

There is not.

> Like who wants to have to work at a desk anyway?

Better working at a desk than sleeping under a bridge. A desk is probably one of the most comfortable working environments you can hope for.

> Isn't there more than enough excess in this economy for all of us?

Yes, there is not.