AI Wages: Boom or Bust?

AI Wages: Boom or Bust?

Update: 2025-11-14
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New study from Brookings Institution warns of a potential wage boom-and-bust cycle due to AI advancements. Initially, AI could boost productivity and wages, but as AI systems take over more tasks, the need for human workers in those areas could decrease, potentially erasing early wage gains. Researchers propose slowing down automation and investing in physical capital to protect workers.

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AI Wages: Boom or Bust?

AI Wages: Boom or Bust?