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Is AI Really Taking Our Jobs? — With Noah Smith

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The Generative AI Paradox and Employment Dynamics

This chapter examines a McKinsey report revealing the generative AI paradox, where widespread adoption of AI has not led to improved earnings for most companies. Drawing parallels to historical technological adaptations, it discusses the complex impacts of AI on entry-level job availability and economic inequality. The conversation challenges common fears of mass job loss due to AI, highlighting the nuances of technology's influence on productivity and the job market.

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