AI's Impact on Inflation & Job Market

AI's Impact on Inflation & Job Market

Update: 2025-12-31
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AI-driven efficiency could significantly reduce inflation, but it may also lead to substantial job losses. Economist Chen Zhao predicts inflation could fall below two percent by the end of next year due to a jobless profit boom, where companies make more with fewer workers thanks to AI. While lower prices would benefit American families, concerns remain about inflation risks, such as tariffs and AI data centers impact on electricity costs. Amazons recent layoffs, despite rising profits, highlight the potential displacement of white-collar workers, echoing the manufacturing job losses from globalization. Despite historical evidence of tech shifts raising living standards, the transition could be challenging, particularly with current high inequality. Checkout Solipillow.com

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AI's Impact on Inflation & Job Market

AI's Impact on Inflation & Job Market