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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Can AI Replace Those Retiring Boomers? || Peter Zeihan

Jul 31, 2024
Peter Zeihan, a leading authority on global demographics, dives into the pressing issue of labor shortages as Baby Boomers retire. He discusses how artificial intelligence could play a role in alleviating the gap left by an insufficient Gen Z workforce. However, Zeihan highlights the challenges AI faces, particularly in blue-collar jobs, emphasizing that skilled labor remains essential in hands-on industries. His insights shed light on the future of work in a rapidly changing labor landscape.
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  • AI's potential to alleviate labor shortages is constrained by vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain, primarily based in Taiwan.
  • While AI can enhance productivity in white-collar jobs, it fails to address critical shortages in blue-collar labor sectors.

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Challenges of AI Chip Production

The ability to leverage artificial intelligence to address labor shortages is hindered by a significant challenge in chip production. A large percentage of essential chips for AI come from a concentrated supply chain, predominantly located in Taiwan, where multiple companies are involved in manufacturing. If even a few of these companies face disruptions, it could halt the production capabilities necessary for extensive AI deployment. This reality suggests that the necessary infrastructure for widespread AI use may not materialize for many years.

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