While hand-wringing about AI's implications for work and labour markets is understandable, economic history and current data make clear that the most common fears are largely overblown. Current applications are nowhere near levels that can threaten jobs or even have a noticeable effect on productivity statistics.

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11 March 2024

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Project Syndicate

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https://www.project-syndicate.org/magazine/ai-workers-fears-overblown-especially-with-prudent-policies-by-christopher-pissarides-2024-03

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