AI Creates a Million Jobs in America as Fears of Mass Unemployment Fade
The Economist estimates AI has created about 1 million U.S. jobs, more than offsetting roughly 200,000 layoffs since mid-2023.
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While it’s possible that artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually push masses out of the workforce, there’s no sign of that yet. The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Sept. 4. The unemployment rate is just 4.1%, lower than it has been in nearly 90% of the months over the past half century. Young workers, often cited as the first victims of AI, are also doing part…
AI Creates a Million Jobs in America as Fears of Mass Unemployment Fade
New data shows AI has created roughly one million net jobs in the US, outpacing 200,000 layoffs. Companies most exposed to the technology hire faster, pay more and achieve far higher productivity growth. The labor market splits into two tracks that reward human judgment over routine tasks. Young workers face steeper entry requirements but overall employment remains strong.
The use of AI technologies seems to destroy significantly fewer jobs than is often feared. There is a rather opposite effect: Overall, more jobs are currently being created. (Read more)
Young Workers Defy Fears as AI Creates 1 Million Jobs in America
The latest American jobs data is challenging one of the most persistent assumptions surrounding artificial intelligence: that young workers will be among the first and biggest casualties of automation. While AI is undoubtedly disrupting companies, occupations and traditional career paths, the labour market is telling a more complicated story. Rather than simply destroying jobs, AI […]
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