Pivot Future of Work: AI
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Apr 3, 2024 
In this insightful discussion, Susan Athey, a Professor of Economics of Technology at Stanford, unpacks the transformative power of AI in the workforce. She addresses the duality of AI's impact—highlighting potential job losses alongside new opportunities for growth. Athey emphasizes the need for responsible AI policies to navigate systemic risks and social inequalities. Plus, she explores how AI can enhance productivity in healthcare and education, advocating for human oversight to maximize its benefits while alleviating public skepticism.
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Balanced AI Perspective
- Utopian and dystopian views of AI's impact on work are too extreme.
- Focus on short-term worries like job displacement and equitable prosperity.
AI and Job Growth
- New technologies often lead to short-term job losses followed by growth.
- AI could create new jobs and augment human capabilities.
AI as a Job Aid
- AI can reduce job stress and the need for extensive training.
- It can help older workers stay employed by mitigating age-related risks.