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How artificial intelligence can help American workers
Labor economist David Autor’s research shows how historically, technological advances hurt the incomes of middle- and working-class Americans.
But when it comes to AI, Autor says the exact opposite could happen.
Today, On Point: How artificial intelligence can help American workers.
Guest
David Autor, professor of economics at MIT. Codirector of the Labor Studies Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Author of a recent essay in Noema Magazine titled “AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class.”
This program airs on May 20, 2024. Audio will be available after the broadcast.