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DM Debates, AI, and Tech Downturns with Adam Nash, CEO of Daffy

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

AI and Productivity: Redefining Skills in the Workforce

This chapter explores the relationship between AI technology, particularly GPT-4, and its varying impacts on productivity across different skill levels. It challenges traditional skill classifications, emphasizing adaptability and a growth mindset over formal education, and questions the narrative of AI leading to job losses. Through historical context and examples, the discussion highlights how AI can enhance human productivity and create new opportunities rather than rendering workers obsolete.

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