Economists Now Take AI Job Threat Seriously

Economists who once dismissed AI's impact on employment are changing their tune. While most see little current evidence of AI disrupting the job market, they increasingly believe major disruption could arrive soon, driven by breakthroughs like reasoning models and autonomous AI agents. A new survey of economists found that rapid AI advancement could accelerate inequality and eliminate millions of jobs. Researchers warn that policymakers are unprepared, noting societies have historically failed to support workers during major technological transitions.