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AI could shrink paychecks but stretch them further, a Yale economics professor says
Business Insiderยท4 days ago
A Yale economics professor discusses how AI could reduce wages while potentially making goods cheaper, effectively stretching purchasing power. This represents a classic labor displacement scenario where AI-driven productivity gains may not translate to worker benefits, potentially creating a future where workers earn less but are told it doesn't matter because things cost less too.
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