AI and the Workforce: A Cautious Outlook

This chapter examines the nuanced effects of AI integration in the workforce, emphasizing that only about 5% of jobs may face significant disruption in the near future. It highlights the limitations of AI in certain sectors, like construction and manufacturing, and addresses the unpredictability of technological advancements similar to past digital evolutions. The discussion balances the potential for productivity gains against the actual forecast of job displacement, advocating a more measured view of AI's role in the economy.