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How AI Could Help Rebuild The Middle Class (with David Autor)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

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AI and the Middle Class: Opportunities Ahead

This chapter presents a compelling argument that AI could ultimately enhance the middle class rather than harm it, challenging common beliefs about its impact. It highlights AI's potential to elevate productivity and create new job opportunities, despite existing workforce challenges. The discussion emphasizes the role of specialized knowledge and the need for equitable distribution of technological benefits to ensure broader participation in economic growth.

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