AI's Economic Impact and Labor Displacement

This chapter explores the multifaceted effects of artificial intelligence on the economy, focusing on labor displacement and shifts in traditional job markets. It highlights the potential for both job loss and the emergence of new roles, urging a balanced perspective on technological advancements. Through historical comparisons and economic principles, the discussion emphasizes the importance of adapting to an evolving landscape shaped by AI.

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"What happens when GDP breaks?"

In Part 2 of our AI series, we move beyond theory — and into the economic quake that's already rumbling beneath our feet.

This isn't about the future of work. It's about what happens when work… just isn't needed anymore.

We unpack the uncomfortable questions most people aren't asking — and why AI is set to break the very foundations of our economic system.

Here's what we explore:

When capital no longer needs labour — how does labour get capital?
The ripple effects of AI-driven deflation
What a post-labour economy could look like (and what that means for you)
The moment when GDP, as we know it, stops making sense

If you've been looking for an explanation of AI & the future of the economy, this is it.

This isn't doom and gloom. But it is a wake-up call.

Because once the disruption starts… it won't wait for you to catch up.

See you on the inside,

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RESEARCH & READING:

MIT News: AI Economics Overview
CISAC: Creative Industries Study
PwC: Global Impact Study
Amundi: Economic Analysis
UNCTAD: Future Outlook

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH:

IMF Blog: AI Will Transform the Global Economy
Artificial Intelligence and Its Potential Effects on the Economy and the Federal Budget - US Congressional Budget Office
Stanford HAI AI Index Report 2025 - U.S. private AI investment reached $109.1B in 2024:
Goldman Sachs: Generative AI could raise global GDP by 7% -
Economic Potential of AI - McKinsey
Future of Jobs Report - World Economic Forum

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