Until we see persistent, continual job losses over a long period of time across the entire economy, the safe bet is that history is simply rhyming. AI will disrupt segments of the labor market. Future generations of accountants, lawyers, and economists will be disrupted most. But you shouldn’t expect your children to be lying around all day, navel-gazing, or working 12-hour shifts in a South American lithium mine.
Yes, AI will impact jobs. No, you don’t need to panic.
